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Application Deadline: April 14th, 2022

The Uganda Green Enterprise Finance Accelerator improves access to finance for green enterprises through facilitating tailored loans and direct acceleration support.

Application Requirements:

Registered as a private company or partnership
Based in Uganda
Making revenue and looking to grow
Been operating for 2 years or more
Motivated, enthusiastic team
Interested in a loan of 36,700,000 to 367,000,000 UGX to fuel growth

The Programme

Catalyser Programme

Hands-on interactive capacity building to prepare for growth: First, join our Catalyser Programme to refine your business and financial plans and develop a solid growth strategy and investment proposal. Prepare your enterprise for scale, while ensuring that you are all set for your loan application.

Loan Application

After successful completion of the Catalyser Programme, we will support you to prepare a promising loan application. We work with partner banks which offer tailored loans for green enterprises like yours. Participating in the UGEFA Programme significantly increases your chances to get access to a loan with favorable conditions customized to the specific needs of a green enterprise.

Accelerator Programme

Once your loan application has been approved, our Accelerator Programme will provide growth and investment support to successfully scale your enterprise. Join tailored one-on-one support to manage growth, financials, and impact to take your enterprise to the next level.

How to Apply:

Receive confirmation email with login details for
UGEFA Platform
Login to UGEFA Platform to access full application
Submit your full application by 14 Apr 2022
Contact us at: [email protected] or +256 759 681 506.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Uganda Green Enterprise Finance Accelerator (UGEFA) 2022

Application Deadline: 30th April 2021

The Uganda Green Enterprise Finance Accelerator (UGEFA) has launched its second call for applications.

Requirements

Registered as a private company or registered partnership;
Engaged in a green sector specifically, Clean Energy, Green Manufacturing, Sustainable Transport, Sustainable Tourism or Waste Management;
Operational for 2+ years;
Revenue generating with at least 10,000 USD turnover in the previous year; and
In possession of financial records

Benefits

Catalyser Support over 6-months

Customised business development support from expert Business Advisors focused on developing growth and financial plans to successfully scale your business
Interactive workshops with easy-to-use, practical tools – tested and proven by green entrepreneurs around the globe – to prepare and manage your growth
Peer-to-peer learning and networking with like-minded entrepreneurs
Showcasing your enterprise during high-level events and ongoing ecosystem building activities

Loan Facilitation

Privileged access within UGEFA pipeline to debt finance offered through our partner banks
Discounted loan of between UGX 36,700,000 – 367,000,000 to support investment needs where 1/3 of total loan amount is repaid directly with UGEFA grant contribution, thereby reducing total principal and interest repayment amounts
1:1 business advisory within additional Accelerator Support to invest in growth and scale impacts while managing loan

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Uganda Green Enterprise Finance Accelerator (UGEFA) 2021

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