Business Partnership Facility

Take action with the BPF 2026: up to EUR 300,000 to bring your high-impact international projects to life

Combining business growth and positive impact? Yes, it is possible! The Business Partnership Facility (BPF) supports European companies and their local partners in jointly developing solutions that address market needs and improve the lives of people in developing countries.

From innovation to action: business partnerships driving sustainable solutions

The 15th edition of the Business Partnership Facility is now open! This initiative of the Luxembourg Government, implemented by LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency, now offers co-financing of up to EUR 300,000 for projects led by Luxembourg or EU-based companies in partnership with actors in developing countries, and integrating sustainability dimension. Previously, the maximum co‑funding available was EUR 200,000. This increase provides even greater opportunities for projects with strong impact potential.

Inspiring examples

Looking for concrete examples to better understand the BPF and spark ideas? Discover some of the projects selected in the previous edition:

  • SolarCleano, together with a local partner, is deploying its solar panel cleaning robots in West Africa, supporting the growth of solar energy and contributing to job creation and local economic activity.
  • Innovent, in partnership with Chadian start‑up Batrica, is developing a solar‑powered battery rental model that offers basic electricity services to rural communities in Chad.

Explore more BPF‑co‑funded projects on the website.

Where business opportunities meet development cooperation

Since its launch in 2016, the BPF has supported 51 partnership projects linking European businesses with organisations based in more than 20 developing countries.

The BPF enables companies to apply their technologies or expertise to projects with high development impact. Supported initiatives may include testing a solution in a new market, implementing a pilot project or scaling up an innovative solution.

Co‑funding for international partnerships

The BPF is open to private‑sector companies that are:

  • based in Luxembourg or in the European Union;
  • registered for more than three years;
  • generating a minimum annual turnover of EUR 500,000 (or three times the requested co‑funding amount);
  • employing at least five staff members.

Eligible projects must be implemented in partnership with an entity – whether a company, NGO, or public body, etc. – in a developing country (over 140 countries qualify). Projects are assessed based on criteria including innovation, financial viability and measurable contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Apply by 8 May 2026

Interested companies can submit their applications through the dedicated online platform until 8 May 2026.

The selection process takes place in two stages:

1/ Pre‑selection based on an initial application form.

2/ Final selection, scheduled for the end of 2026, based on detailed proposals submitted by shortlisted companies.

Join the information webinar

Two free information webinars will be held shortly:

📍 25 March 2026 – 11:00 CEST (English) (register here)
📍 26 March 2026 – 14:00 CEST (French) (register here)

More info: https://www.luxaidbusiness4impact.lu/en/BPF2026-1

About the BPF 

The BPF is initiated and funded by the Directorate for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Defence, Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade and implemented by LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency, in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce, Luxinnovation, and the Ministry of the Economy.

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