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Mon, 08-Sep-2025, 12:36
CALL FOR APPLICATION FOR HATANA PROGRAM: Are you a Rwandan SME ready to formalize, grow, and access finance?
The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD), in partnership with the African Management Institute (AMI), has officially launched Cohort 1 of the Hatana-TA (Technical Assistance) program, a four-month initiative designed to strengthen established Rwandan SMEs and equip them with the skills and tools required to access affordable finance. google.com, pub-8424431947926653, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0
As you are aware, SMEs continue to play an important role in driving Rwanda’s socio-economic growth. Under Hatana, BRD is committed to building a pipeline of high-potential SMEs capable of scaling effectively and becoming investment-ready.
Through this programme, selected SMEs operating in the sectors of construction materials, agro-processing, textiles, light manufacturing, and their related value chains will receive:
A personalised business diagnostic and tailored growth plan;
One-on-one and group coaching sessions delivered by experienced business growth experts;
Access to AMI’s digital platform and bilingual learning tools;
Guidance on financial structuring and improved engagement with financial institutions; and
Peer learning opportunities with fellow entrepreneurs.
The programme is fully sponsored and targets SMEs registered in Rwanda (with at least 50% local ownership), operating for at least three (3) years, and employing a minimum of five (5) permanent staff. Women-led and youth-led enterprises are highly encouraged to apply.
Interested SMEs may visit https://hatana.brd.rw for more information or apply directly via the online form
here: https://bit.ly/Hatana-TA . Applications close on September 15th, 2025
Should you require more information, please do not hesitate to contact our team
via [email protected] or +250 78 733 9435 (AMI) / +250 79 150 1068 (BRD)
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