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Hatana Technical Assistance Program  Cohort 2: Application Overview

Ongera ubushobozi, uhatane ku isoko! (Strengthen your capacity, compete in the market!)

About the Program

The Hatana Technical Assistance (TA) Program is delivered by the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) in partnership with the African Management Institute (AMI). Following the success of Cohort 1, which supported 50 high-potential SMEs across Rwanda, BRD and AMI are proud to launch Cohort 2 to extend this impact to more Rwandan businesses.

This is a four-month, high-impact program designed to strengthen the capacity and accelerate the growth of SMEs operating in:

• Construction materials
• Agro-processing
• Textiles
• Light manufacturing
• Related value chains

What This Application Is For

This application form serves two purposes:

• To assess your eligibility based on the Hatana TA Program criteria
• To understand your business priorities and growth constraints so the program can be tailored to support your strategic planning, operational efficiency, talent management, and financial readiness

Please complete all sections honestly and accurately. Your responses help ensure that Cohort 2 supports SMEs that are committed, growth-oriented, and ready for a structured journey toward resilience, competitiveness, and improved access to finance.

Data Privacy and Consent

Before proceeding, please read the following carefully.

As part of this application, you will provide personal and business information, including supporting documents such as registration certificates and financial records. AMI processes all personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy. For any questions, contact AMI at rwanda@africanmanagers.com.

By submitting this application, you confirm the following:

• You have read and understood AMI's Privacy Policy, including how your personal and business information will be collected, used, and protected.
• You consent to AMI collecting and processing your information for the purposes of reviewing eligibility, administering the programme, and monitoring implementation.
• You understand that you are voluntarily submitting business documentation, including financial records and registration documents, for verification and assessment purposes, and you consent to AMI securely storing and reviewing these documents.
• You consent to AMI sharing your information with the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) and authorised programme partners for eligibility assessment, verification, programme delivery, monitoring, auditing, and reporting.
• If selected, you agree to provide business performance data during and after the programme for monitoring and impact measurement purposes.
• You confirm that all information and documents you provide are accurate and truthful to the best of your knowledge.

Questions?

Contact AMI on 1000 or email rwanda@africanmanagers.com

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