US$50,000 equity-free grants for five Ugandan women-led ventures
A 30-week women-in-tech programme offering acceleration, technical assistance, market integration and catalytic equity-free grants.
Use when
A validated, women-led Ugandan tech venture needs structured commercialisation support and non-dilutive growth capital.
Skip when
The company has no woman co-founder, is pre-validation, exceeds the size/revenue limits, or has no Uganda presence.
Status (20 Aug 2026): 2026 applications closed on 15 May; the programme continues through October. The top five enterprises receive US$50,000 equity-free catalytic grants and each selected business can access a US$2,000 technical-assistance fund. Eligibility includes a full-time woman co-founder, fewer than 10 employees, annual revenue below US$100,000, Uganda incorporation/headquarters/operations, a tech-enabled model and market validation.
Equity-free acceleration plus up to $500,000 follow-on in Morocco
Kigali's venture studio and early-stage investor
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