Bringing a digital project to life — whether it’s rural connectivity, a national skills program, or a tech-for-development pilot — requires more than a great idea. It demands strategic funding and the right partnerships to scale, sustain, and deliver impact.

Funding & Partnerships for Digital Projects: An Insider’s Guide is a practical, no-fluff guidebook designed for Africa-based innovators, government teams, NGOs, and ecosystem builders working at the intersection of tech and development.

It offers real-world insights into how to identify funders, craft compelling proposals, and build strategic alliances with donors, private sector players, development agencies, and regional institutions.

Inside the Guide:

• The Funding Landscape: Who funds what — from DFIs and donors to VCs and climate finance

• How to Position Your Project: Align with funder priorities (inclusion, scale, innovation, sustainability)

• Pitch Deck & Proposal Tips: What to include, what to avoid, and how to stand out

• Partnership Mapping Framework: Identify, qualify, and engage allies across sectors

• Contracting & Co-Financing Models: PPPs, grants, service agreements, and innovation challenges

• Bonus Resources: Sample proposal structure + funder outreach checklist

Who It’s For:

• Digital policy teams and innovation units

• Nonprofits and social enterprises launching tech initiatives

• Local ISPs and infrastructure startups

• Development consultants and fund managers

• Ecosystem builders, hubs, and accelerators

Format:

• PDF Guide (30+ pages)

• Includes editable templates and resource links

• Designed for use across sectors and African markets

Africa-Focused. Globally Informed.

Written with insights from partnerships across Smart Africa, AUDA-NEPAD, GIZ, World Bank, USAID, and successful public–private initiatives across East, West, and Southern Africa.

Secure the funding. Build the right alliances. Get your digital project moving.