The SME Development One-Stop Shop (GUDE-PME) is launching a call for expressions of interest for the recruitment of the second cohort of the DAICE Program (Diversification, Industrial Acceleration, Competitiveness, and Jobs).

This program aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in their technological, digital, and ecological transformation through structured technical and financial support. It is part of the national strategy for industrial transformation and strengthening business competitiveness, with the support of the African Development Bank (AfDB).

SMEs operating in the following sectors are invited to submit their applications:

Agribusiness;

Textiles;

Packaging;

Construction and Furniture Materials;

Pharmaceutical Industry;

Renewable Energy;

Circular Economy and Waste Management;

Other priority industrial sectors.

Interested companies can submit their applications online via the dedicated form: https://ee.kobo.cipme.ci/x/3hS815Ol

Applications can also be submitted on the GUDE-PME website: www.gudepme.ci

The deadline for submitting applications is July 10, 2026.

The Ministry of Trade and Industry invites eligible SMEs to seize this opportunity to strengthen their competitiveness, accelerate their growth, and contribute to the industrial transformation of Côte d’Ivoire.