Geography Specific Guidance
By Region
| Africa | Investment Case: Investing in green sectors in Africa – mini-grids Africa’s mini-grid market presents a £4 billion opportunity to electrify rural communities, driven by falling costs, strong policy support, and growing investor interest. Investment Case: Investing in green sectors in Africa – cold chain logistics Africa’s cold chain logistics market has the potential to grow to £4 billion by addressing food loss, improving affordability, increasing strategic investment and infrastructure development. Investment Case: Investing in green sectors in Africa – C&I solar Africa’s commercial and industrial solar market is a growing £8.8 billion opportunity driven by unreliable grid power, rising energy costs, and increasing demand for clean, affordable electricity. Investment Case: Investing in green sectors in Africa – Solar irrigation Africa’s solar irrigation market, projected to grow from £24 million to £64 million by 2027, offers a £2.4 billion opportunity to boost food security and climate resilience for smallholder farmers. Report: Investing in critical minerals processing in Africa Africa has significant potential to expand its role in global critical mineral supply chains, but needs to overcome processing and supply constraints and other risks. Funding Guide: African businesses seeking under £2 million from the UK government This guidance explains how African businesses can apply for under £2 million in funding through investment organisations backed by the UK government. Funding Guide: African businesses seeking finance from the UK government This guidance supports businesses from developing countries to understand and apply for UK government sources of development and trade finance. Funding Guide: Women-led tech firms in Africa This guide outlines the foundational steps and strategy required for start-ups to effectively approach and prepare for fundraising with investors. Funding Guide: The Green Fundraising Playbook This playbook provides African climate startups with practical tools, tailored guidance, and investor insights to help them successfully raise growth capital. Investment Guide: UK companies looking to invest in Africa Find out about investment opportunities and support from the UK government. Learn how to manage risk, invest ethically, and access guidance on African countries. Export Guide: African businesses looking to export to the UK Find out about UK markets and sectors, trade agreements, UK import regulations and taxes, and support for African businesses from the UK government Export Guide: UK Businesses looking to export to Africa This guide outlines the foundational steps and strategy required for start-ups to effectively approach and prepare for fundraising with investors. |
| ASEAN | UK-ASEAN Growth Gateway programme: UK investment barriers and recommendations UK MedTech firms face significant barriers to investing in ASEAN but targeted policy and market interventions could unlock substantial growth. |
By Country
| Cambodia | Investment Case: Investing in green sectors in ASEAN – Cambodia sustainability Cambodia could unlock over £1.2 billion in GDP and create up to 300,000 jobs by 2030 through targeted green investments in agriculture, energy, and industry, supported by a £61 million pipeline of sustainable projects. |
| Laos | Investment Case: Investing in green sectors in ASEAN – Laos sustainability Laos could unlock up to £270 million in GDP and create 55,000 jobs by 2030 through targeted climate investments in agriculture, energy and forestry. |
| South Africa | Investment Case: Investing in critical minerals processing – South Africa South Africa presents a £630 million to £1.35 billion opportunity in battery-grade nickel and manganese processing by 2030, through its mineral reserves, industrial base, and Special Economic Zone incentives. |
| Vietnam | Investment Case: Investing in green sectors in ASEAN – Vietnam sustainability opportunities Vietnam could generate up to £13.4 billion in GDP and 1.5 million jobs by 2030 through green investments in energy, agriculture, and industry, supported by a £168 million pipeline of investable projects. |