Are you a Green Enterprise looking for support to grow and scale your business? The Uganda Green Enterprise Finance Accelerator (UGEFA) is here to improve your access to finance through tailored loans and direct accelerator support! UGEFA is fully funded by the European Union and is implemented by Adelphi in collaboration with Finding XY and SEED.
UGEFA has an Open Call for Applications and you wouldn't want to miss it!
To apply, visit ugefa.eu/register
Application deadline: 31st May 2021
- Eligibility Criteria
- 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
2. UGEFA Benefits for green SMEs in Uganda
We improve access to finance for green enterprises in Uganda by offering:
- 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 25% of total loan amount is repaid directly with UGEFA grant contribution, thereby reducing total principal and interest repayment amounts
- Business advisory within additional Accelerator Support to invest in growth and scale impacts while managing loan
Interested in learning more about UGEFA
Sign up for an Information Session at: https://adelph.it/ugefainfo
You can also wirte to us info@ugefa.eu or call +256 759 681506