Employees in a call center agency in Egypt.
The programme allows companies, public institutions, and non-profit organizations operating in Egypt to apply for co-financing ranging from 800,000 euros to 10 million euros per project. Grants can cover between 25 percent and 90 percent of total investment costs, provided proposals demonstrate a clear capacity to generate employment in the private sector.
Eligible investments include establishing or expanding production facilities, purchasing equipment, and running workforce training programmes linked directly to job creation.
The funding mechanism is implemented by KfW Development Bank on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development as part of Germany’s Invest for Jobs programme.
Training component linked to Germany
The 2026 funding round introduces a new component allowing applicants to seek additional support for training programmes that prepare workers for employment opportunities in Germany, alongside job creation in Egypt.
Eligible activities include building or upgrading training facilities, equipping classrooms or workshops, providing language instruction, and offering technical training aligned with demand in the German labour market.
Projects that include this training component will receive priority during the evaluation process, according to the announcement.
Applications will be accepted between 15 April and 30 June.
The selection process will take place in two stages. Applicants must first submit concept notes, after which shortlisted candidates will be invited to present full project proposals for detailed evaluation before grants are awarded.
The programme will also host online information sessions and provide a helpdesk to support applicants during the submission period.
The Facility Investing for Employment supports business investments that create jobs and improve working conditions in eight African partner countries, including Egypt, as part of Germany’s broader development cooperation framework.
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