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Call for Expression of Interest (EOI) for Inspire Challenge Fund: Window 2
Details
Location:Bangladesh
Funding agency:
Grantmaking entity: Swisscontact (Bangladesh)
Grantmaking entity type:NGO
Quick summary
Objectives: The InSPIRE Challenge Fund Window 2 supports sustainable energy transition in Bangladesh’s readymade gar...
Eligibility criteria: Eligible applicants include: (1) small and medium RMG subcontracting and supplier factories in Bangladesh that primarily support export-oriented manufacturers, employ 1,000 or fewer workers, and are located outside Export Processing Zones (EPZs); (2) nati...
Description
CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR InSPIRE CHALLENGE FUND: WINDOW 2 Swisscontact - Swiss Foundation for Technical Cooperation, is headquartered in Zurich and was founded in 1959 by leading figures from the Swiss private sector and Swiss univ
grant Background
About the Funding Agency
SIDA - Swedish International Development Agency - is a government agency of the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs. Sida is responsible for organization of the bulk of Sweden's official development assistance to developing countries.
About the Sectors
Energy
Involves the production, transformation, transportation, and distribution of energy from renewable and non-renewable sources.
Key areas:
- Renewable and non-renewable energy production
- Energy infrastructure and distribution systems
- Power generation and energy supply solutions
Private Sector & Trade
Entails initiatives that promote entrepreneurship, strengthen competitive markets, and expand domestic and international trade opportunities.
Key areas:
- Private sector development and SME/MSME support
- Entrepreneurship, start-ups, and business growth initiatives
- Trade facilitation, import/export, and market access
- Commerce, retail/wholesale, and free trade mechanisms
Locations
Bangladesh
Bangladesh has undertaken extensive infrastructure expansion - including bridges, metro systems, ports and power plants - to sustain rapid industrial and export-led growth. Improved logistics and electricity access have strengthened manufacturing competitiveness, particularly in garments. Large-scale public investment and external financing have underpinned this transformation. Strengthening financial governance, climate resilience and urban infrastructure management will be critical for continued progress.
Nr. of tenders: 26620
Nr. of grants: 3401
Nr. of donors: 595
Nr. of jobs: 156
Nr. of tenders: 26620
Nr. of grants: 3401
Nr. of donors: 595
Nr. of jobs: 156
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