Government and innovation agencies supporting startups and ecosystems across Africa.
Business Development Fund (BDF) / BRD
Rwanda
State SME fund providing loan guarantees grants and capacity building; now integrated into the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD)
Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD)
State development bank financing productive ventures; backbone of Rwanda's long-term enterprise finance
Kigali Innovation City (KIC)
Major tech and innovation hub development zone
Rwanda Development Board (RDB)
One-stop investment business registration tourism and export promotion
Rwanda ICT Chamber
Private sector ICT industry body
Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA)
Digital economy ICT infrastructure and e-government
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)
Telecoms energy and utilities regulator
