The Entrepreneurship Development Fund (EDF) is a trust fund established by the Royal Government of Cambodia under the mandate of Prakas of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) No. 135 SHV/BrK, dated February 6th, 2019, with the main objective to support economic diversification, innovation, and job creation. EDF aims to mobilize resources from all legitimate sources to create a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem and provide financial and non-entrepreneurial financial support to individuals, institutions, and startups working towards implementing innovative activities and creating value-added in Cambodia’s economy. This includes the mandate to facilitate access to finance and promote inclusive investment for early-stage enterprises and startups across Cambodia.

In line with this mandate, EDF is implementing a strategic initiative to identify and support promising startups through a structured investment program. The program is designed to strengthen the entrepreneurship ecosystem and contribute to economic growth by providing investment packages to selected startups. To ensure transparency, objectivity, and investment-readiness, EDF intends to engage a legally registered and experienced consulting firm to design, manage, and execute a robust and legally compliant startup selection process.