Digital Investment Facility

Connecting investors to Africa’s digital infrastructure projects and building sustainable futures.

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African data center market in numbers

    17%

    of the world’s population

    1%

    of data centers in Africa

    3

    Billion US$
    Expected size of the market by 2025

    12%

    Annual growth rate

Who we are

The Digital Investment Facility (DIF) is an EU-co-funded service designed to promote investment in digital infrastructure projects in Sub-Saharan Africa. By offering technical support and facilitating investment, DIF aims to address the digital divide and enhance the bankability of data center projects, driving sustainable digital growth across the continent.

How can we support your project?

At the Digital Investment Facility (DIF), we transform promising data center and IXP projects in Sub-Saharan Africa into viable investment opportunities. Our team provides expert technical assistance in project development, corporate finance, environmental assessments, and more. We support your project from early-stage planning to contract closing, ensuring it meets financiers’ expectations. With DIF, you gain access to crucial technical assistance, enhancing the bankability and sustainability of your project. Partner with us to drive digital growth and innovation in Africa.

Express your interest

The Request and Expression of Interest (EOI) process involves the submission of detailed project information to enable DIF access the project alignment with strategic objectives and technical feasibility. The following sections outline the required information and the rational for each.

The DIF EOI process is designed to facilitate the efficient and thorough assessment of potential projects. By providing detailed and accurate information, applicants can enhance their chances of receiving support and funding from DIF.

For further assistance, applicants can contact DIF’s support team at contact here. This concept note outlines a structured approach for the EOI process, ensuring that all relevant aspects of the project are thoroughly assessed to determine its suitability for DIF support.

1. Applicant Information

Type of project/company(Required)
DD dot MM dot YYYY

2. Executive summary

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Outline of the business, main mission and vision. Alignment to the  mission and vision of the DIF and proposed technical assistance needs for engagement. In addition, outline the current financing need of the company and potential financing structure (i.e., debt, equity, guarantee).
Type of Support Requested from DIF(Required)
Please specify the categories of technical assistance that your business would benefit most from and why

3.Indemnification Clause

1. Indemnity

DIF, Haus, GIZ, or the European Union (collectively referred to as the ”Institution”) shall not be liable for any claim, damage, or loss of any kind arising out of or in connection with the information provided by the Applicant regarding their business in connection with the Digital Investment Facility products and services. The Applicant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Institution, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all liabilities, losses, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising out of or in connection with:

a. Any claim or action by a third party alleging that the information provided by the Applicant infringes any intellectual property rights, proprietary rights, or confidentiality obligations.
b. Any breach of the Applicant’s representations, warranties, or obligations under this Expression of Interest.
c. Any willful misconduct or gross negligence by the Applicant.

2. Scope of Indemnification

This indemnification obligation shall cover all types of liabilities, including but not limited to legal costs, damages, and losses, and shall apply to all claims arising within the European Union.

3. Duration of Indemnification

The Applicant’s indemnification obligations under this Expression of Interest shall survive indefinitely, even after the termination or expiration of this Expression of Interest.

4. Acceptance of Indemnification Clauses

The Applicant acknowledges and accepts the indemnification clauses set forth in this Expression of Interest by submitting any information regarding their business to the Institution in connection with the Digital Investment Facility products and services.

Consent(Required)