Women-Led Green Enterprises in Uganda Invited to Apply for Business Support and Finance

The Uganda Green Enterprise Finance Accelerator (UGEFA) is pleased to announce that the call for applications for the newly launched UGEFA4Her is now open. UGEFA4Her is a dedicated initiative within UGEFA designed to support women-led green enterprises in Uganda to strengthen their businesses and access the finance they need to grow.

Recently launched, UGEFA4Her addresses the specific challenges women entrepreneurs face when seeking to scale their businesses in Uganda’s green economy. From collateral gaps and complex lending processes to limited access to business networks and mentorship, women-led enterprises face structural barriers that this programme is designed to help overcome.

Who can apply?

UGEFA4Her welcomes applications from:

• Women-led or women-owned green enterprises registered and operating in Uganda
• Post-revenue businesses with demonstrated growth potential
• Enterprises operating in green sectors, including but not limited to: renewable energy, green manufacturing (incl. sustainable agriculture), waste management and recycling, eco-tourism and sustainable transport
• Entrepreneurs who are interested in accessing external finance to scale their business

What does UGEFA offer?

All selected enterprises benefit from UGEFA’s comprehensive standard support:

1. Catalyser Programme: 12 days of capacity building through interactive workshops to prepare enterprises for growth and external financing, including business model refinement, financial systems strengthening, and investment-readiness preparation
2. Technical support for sustainable and clean production
3. Access to the UGEFA Funding Facility: Facilitated access to discounted loans through UGEFA’s network of partner financial institutions in Uganda
4. Networking and visibility opportunities to connect with peers, partners and potential investors
5. 3 gender tools integrated into the standard curriculum

What additional support does UGEFA4Her provide?

Women-led and women-owned enterprises additionally benefit from the UGEFA4Her programme, a supplementary 1-day session designed exclusively for female entrepreneurs:

• Choose the sessions most relevant to your needs: up to 4 tailored sessions offered on the extra day
• Women-only spaces for peer-sharing and networking
• Practical support to help you fully participate in the programme

How to apply:

1. Review the eligibility criteria above
2. Prepare your business information (business registration documents, revenue data, team information, description of your green business model)
3. Complete the online application form at: https://agefa.eu/apply
4. Submit your application before 10^th June, 23:59PM CEST

Applications will be reviewed by the UGEFA team, and shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview. Successful applicants will be notified via email after the deadline closes.