NIPDB SME Fund (ProSME)

A grant fund under the ProSME project that paired money with pitch coaching, business advice and showcasing. Small, competitive and valuable mainly for the support around the cash.

N$50,000 to N$100,000, with coaching. Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, with the National Planning Commission and GIZ. Call closed, watch for the next: The first call ran from 10 June to 24 July 2026 and drew about 200 applications. We found no second call; the project has been reported as being in its final cycle.

The terms

  • Grants of N$50,000 to N$100,000 per business
  • Pitch coaching, business advisory support and showcasing opportunities alongside the grant

Who qualifies

Namibian micro, small and medium enterprises in any sector

  • Namibian micro, small and medium enterprises, any sector
  • Compliance with NamRA and the Social Security Commission
  • Able to submit a business profile and a pitch deck

What to prepare

  • Current NamRA and Social Security Good Standing certificates
  • A business profile and a short pitch deck
  • Registration documents and a business bank account

What actually decides it

Compliance first, then the pitch. A call that asks for NamRA and SSC compliance screens out every applicant whose certificates have lapsed before anyone reads the idea.

How to apply

Through the SME Fund portal when a call is open.

Get the paperwork right before you apply

A registered business: Close Corporation N$1,300 or Private Company N$5,500, government fees included

NamRA and Social Security registrations: N$300 each

Current Good Standing certificates: N$300 per certificate, or N$800 a month to keep all of them current

Frequently asked questions

How much can I get from NIPDB SME Fund (ProSME)?

N$50,000 to N$100,000, with coaching. Grants of N$50,000 to N$100,000 per business.

Who qualifies for NIPDB SME Fund (ProSME)?

Namibian micro, small and medium enterprises in any sector. Namibian micro, small and medium enterprises, any sector. Compliance with NamRA and the Social Security Commission. Able to submit a business profile and a pitch deck.

Is NIPDB SME Fund (ProSME) open now?

Call closed, watch for the next. The first call ran from 10 June to 24 July 2026 and drew about 200 applications. We found no second call; the project has been reported as being in its final cycle.

How do I apply to NIPDB SME Fund (ProSME)?

Through the SME Fund portal when a call is open.

What do I need to prepare?

Current NamRA and Social Security Good Standing certificates. A business profile and a short pitch deck. Registration documents and a business bank account.

Sources

  • NIPDB SME Fund portal
  • NIPDB SME Fund call for applications, June 2026
  • The Brief, July 2026: Nearly 200 MSMEs apply for NIPDB SME Fund
  • The Namibian: Development board clarifies SME fund allocation

Checked 2026-11-11. All funders.