The WE4D Green Programme
WE4D is implementing a project titled Green Businesses and Jobs for the Green Transformation in collaboration with Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL) in Uganda. This project aims to foster the growth of green/greening women-led micro and small enterprises in Uganda through the provision of business training, business coaching and access to finance to the participating enterprises.
About the WE4D Programme
The WE4D Programme is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), in partnership with the European Union and Norway.
It is implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development (MGLSD), which serves as the lead government partner.
Benefits of the program
- Enhance Business Competitiveness:
- Improve your green business model, systems, and capabilities for better industry performance and access to credit.
- Certification: Acquire the necessary tools and skillset to obtain industry certifications.
- Gender-Inclusive & Transformative Approaches
- Incorporate gender-transformative strategies to make your business more inclusive and sustainable.
- Personalized Coaching & Networking:
- Receive tailored support to address your business challenges and connect with mentors and like-minded entrepreneurs in East Africa.
- Opportunity to access Stanbic bank’s selected credit facilities at subsidized rates.
Eligibility Criteria
- Female led businesses or those that are male led but with majority female employees.
- Businesses that employ majority women
- Must be legally registered and operational in Uganda; with a
- Minimum of 2 years in operation: evidence of historical performance at any stage of the value chain.
- Have an annual turnover of at least UGX 50m over the past 2 years.
- Existence of financial records
- Companies must operate in the sectors of: Sustainable agriculture/Agro-processing, Renewable energy, Circular economy & Waste management.
- Must be seeking investment to induce business transformation and growth.
- At least 2 full time staff.
- Verified Bank statement for the last 12 months.
How to Apply
• Project Duration: 6 months
• Application Process: Complete the online application form Here
• Selection: Shortlisted applicants will be notifed via email.
• Application Process: Complete the online application form Here
• Selection: Shortlisted applicants will be notifed via email.
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Benefits of the program
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Eligibility Criteria
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How to Apply
- Enhance Business Competitiveness:
- Improve your green business model, systems, and capabilities for better industry performance and access to credit.
- Certification: Acquire the necessary tools and skillset to obtain industry certifications.
- Gender-Inclusive & Transformative Approaches
- Incorporate gender-transformative strategies to make your business more inclusive and sustainable.
- Personalized Coaching & Networking:
- Receive tailored support to address your business challenges and connect with mentors and like-minded entrepreneurs in East Africa.
- Opportunity to access Stanbic bank’s selected credit facilities at subsidized rates.
- Female led businesses or those that are male led but with majority female employees.
- Businesses that employ majority women
- Must be legally registered and operational in Uganda; with a
- Minimum of 2 years in operation: evidence of historical performance at any stage of the value chain.
- Have an annual turnover of at least UGX 50m over the past 2 years.
- Existence of financial records
- Companies must operate in the sectors of: Sustainable agriculture/Agro-processing, Renewable energy, Circular economy & Waste management.
- Must be seeking investment to induce business transformation and growth.
- At least 2 full time staff.
- Verified Bank statement for the last 12 months.
• Project Duration: 6 months
• Application Process: Complete the online application form Here
• Selection: Shortlisted applicants will be notifed via email.
• Application Process: Complete the online application form Here
• Selection: Shortlisted applicants will be notifed via email.