# Firm to conduct delivery of investment readiness and access capital support.

> This tender closed on 2026-08-15.

- **Reference:** UNCDF-00680
- **Issuer:** [UNCDF - GHANA](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/uncdf-ghana.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** RFP - Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-07-22
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-15 05:59 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Financial services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/K64.md), [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Delivery of an integrated investment readiness and capital access programme to secure funding outcomes for participating SGCs/SMEs.** This UNCDF Ghana RFP seeks a firm to design and deliver end-to-end investment-readiness and capital-access support under the GDI PSD project, with emphasis on improving finance access for digital, green, and circular initiatives and for youth- and women-led startups.

Bidders should have consulting expertise in investment readiness, SME finance, capacity-building, and inclusive finance in development contexts, preferably with exposure to Ghana and UNCDF-led programs.

#### Requirements
- Experience delivering end-to-end investment-readiness and capital-access programs for SMEs
- Strong track record in inclusive finance and support to youth- and women-led enterprises
- Ability to operate within a development-project context (Ghana/UNCDF) and collaborate with partners

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: **2026-08-15 03:59**
- Submission method: via the **UNDP Quantum online portal** (documents available there)
- Documents to complete/submit: bid documents obtainable on the Quantum portal; this message contains no attachments
- Pre-qualifications/registrations: not specified in metadata; check Quantum portal
- Where to obtain documents: UNDP Quantum portal; for inquiries, contact **uncdf.procurement@uncdf.org**

## Description

Firm to conduct delivery of investment readiness and access capital support.

The primary objective of this assignment is to deliver an integrated, end-to-end investment readiness and capital access programme that achieves concrete funding outcomes for participating SGCs/SMEs.

This assignment is aligned with the following project output and activity under the GDI PSD project:

Output 1: Improved access to innovative and inclusive finance for digital, green, and circular initiatives.

Activity 1.3 : Improve Ghanaian youth and women-led start-ups and SMEs’ “investment readiness”.

Activity 1.3.1 : Support a selected number of investment readiness providers to ensure adequate matching with the supply of adapted financial services (UNCDF).

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## Published on

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