Inclusive Trading Group (ITG)
In partnership with ITG BV, BPN supported a multi-phase investment readiness program designed to strengthen Rwandan SMEs through coaching, training, and technical guidance. BPN conducted initial scans of potential businesses and supported entrepreneurs in shaping robust investment propositions. As entrepreneurs progressed, cost-sharing agreements were established among BPN, ITG, and the SMEs to ensure in-depth research […]
MINICT/ GIZ/ RDB/ BiD Capital (Hanga Pitchfest ’21)
From August 2022 to February 2023, BPN partnered with the Ministry of ICT and Innovation (MINICT), the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), GIZ (German Agency For International Cooperation), and BiD Capital to provide Business Development Support (BDS) to the 45 winning startups of the Hanga Pitchfest 2021. This collaboration aimed to strengthen Rwanda’s startup ecosystem by […]
AEGIS Trust Fund
BPN partnered with Aegis Impact Fund to empower youth, women, and marginalized communities in Rwanda through entrepreneurship. Together, the two organizations designed and implemented programs focused on business training, mentorship, investment readiness, and community resilience. BPN provided technical expertise, coaching, and national and international exposure to selected entrepreneurs, while Aegis Impact Fund offered financial support. […]
BDF – Business Development Forum
BPN partnered with the Business Development Fund (BDF) to support Rwandan SMEs in the production, processing, and service sectors through targeted entrepreneurship development. Through this collaboration, BDF proposed high-potential SMEs, and BPN selected and equipped them with intensive business training, long-term coaching, and access to a dynamic entrepreneurial network. Together, the organizations enhanced access to […]
Rwanda Development Board
Rwanda BookMobile
BPN partnered with Rwanda Bookmobile, a local NGO focused on children’s literacy and storytelling, to strengthen the entrepreneurial mindset and professionalism of its team. Over a two-year period, BPN provided tailored business training and advisory services covering topics such as leadership, financial management, project management, and Rwandan labor and tax laws. This collaboration aimed to […]
Unity Club
SheTrades – ITC
Impact Hub Kigali
Bank of Kigali
Through our partnership with Bank of Kigali, BPN-supported entrepreneurs benefit from enhanced access to financing. Entrepreneurs coached by BPN may receive a lower credit risk rating when applying for a loan at BK, provided they submit a recommendation letter from BPN. Additionally, BK refers eligible SMEs to the BPN program and supports new clients by […]