Grant for Start-ups and SMEs for participating in The Joburg Indaba congress and the Gateway event

Are you looking to expand to new international markets and collaboration in Africa?

Is your company eligible for the travel grant?

For a successful application your company needs to fulfil the following criteria:

·         The company’s legal domicile or post is in EU

·         The company is defined as SME by the EU

·         The company’s shareholder agreement includes at least two natural persons.

·         The company has a plan for significant international growth.

·         The company has an existing minimum viable product or services with focus on raw materials.

How to apply?

  1. Fill out the application letter together with a  motivation letter, a travel plan (with travel cost estimates) and send it along with your company description (i.e. company 1-page that includes business model and financial background – for more help on these two categories, please refer to annexure) no later than 31st of August to fredrik.karell@gtk.fi
  2. After returning from the trip, all receipts and a travel report shall be submitted within two months of the last travel date.
  3. Once all documents have been properly submitted and approved by GATEWAY the grant will be paid through an invoice to the company’s bank account.

What costs does the scholarship cover?

Scholarship is applicable for the actual travel expenses and/or conference fees between the destination and the departure city detailed in the travel plan. Accommodation costs are reimbursed for approved business days. The costs of cancelled trips are not compensated.

Maximum compensation: 2500€

Application letter download (.docx) 

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Contact: fredrik.karell@gtk.fi