Technical assistance grant - Swiss Capacity Building Facility

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Innovation / Product Upscaling Technical Assistance Grant

Co-funding technical assistance to develop and scale innovative client centric financial products, channels and services to reach SCBF’s targeted end-clients. Maximum funding is 150,000 CHF for up to 2 years.

Who can apply

Financial sector partners (FSPs) such as financial institutions, FinTechs, and InsurTechs working in eligible ODA recipient countries, with a focus on low-income households, smallholder farmers, and MSMEs.

Perks & benefits

Co-funding of technical assistance
Maximum project duration of 2 years

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Funding

Up to CHF 150k

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Eligibility criteria

Funding technical assistance for innovative financial products, channels and services (no infrastructure)
Eligible countries as listed (except for projects focusing on smallholder farmers, which is all countries that receive ODA)
Minimum outreach to at least 4,000 new clients; low-income households, smallholder farmers and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME)
Minimum 20% self-contribution by the Financial Sector Partner (FSP) (staff time cannot be counted for the self-contribution)
Third-party contributions (desirable)
Financial and institutional self-sufficiency is reached or on a clear path towards it
Proven social mission in serving low-income clients, notably women, preferably in rural areas
Compliance with responsible finance practices and data / privacy standards

Innovation / Product Upscaling Technical Assistance Grant

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