Digital Adoption Grant for Small Business Owners
Are you a business owner based and operating in Africa?
The Digital Adoption Grant is designed to help you take your next step with digital technology.
This grant offers support (partial or full) to help you invest in digital tools and resources that can make your business more productive, profitable and innovative.
Grant Objectives
Provide financial support for small businesses to adopt digital tools.
Encourage the integration of technology into business processes for increased productivity and visibility.
Promote financial inclusion and resilience through tech-enabled growth.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, businesses must:
- Be a business based and operating in within Africa.
- Have been active for at least 6 months.
- Present a clear and practical plan on how the grant will be used for digital adoption.
Eligible Use of Funds
The grant must be used strictly for digital integration, including (but not limited to):
Website development or e-commerce setup
Social media and digital marketing campaigns
Branding, content creation, or professional photography
Digital tools/software subscriptions
Data/internet access to enable online operations
Training or onboarding of digital skills
Co-Contributor Partner
Round 1 Application (For Businesses Based in Nigeria Only)
Application Deadline: 31st October, 2025
Other Application Rounds: Coming Soon!
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For enquiries, please send us an email on grants@digitalsmeafrica.org