The FCDO invites proposals by 3 October 2025 to conduct an in-depth Analysis of Start-up Funding in East Africa

The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued a call for proposals for a comprehensive study of the start-up funding landscape in East Africa, led by the UK Kenya Tech Hub together with the East Africa Research and Innovation Hub and the Evidence Fund. The research aims to close persistent evidence gaps that are holding back the growth of early-stage businesses in the region, with proposals due by 3 October 2025.