Applications are open for the Stanbic GreenTech Incubator Programme 2026, an initiative by Stanbic Business Incubator Ltd (SBIL), in partnership with the French Embassy in Uganda, designed to support early-stage businesses developing innovative solutions for Uganda’s green economy.

The programme targets young people and women building enterprises in green technology, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, waste management, circular economy, clean cooking, and biomass. Through tailored incubation support, mentorship, business training, and access to financial advisory services, the initiative aims to help entrepreneurs strengthen their innovations, improve market readiness, and explore opportunities for business growth.

Operating under the theme “Youth and Women Employment in Tomorrow’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship,” the programme seeks to strengthen green enterprises while supporting employment and innovation in Uganda.

About the Stanbic GreenTech Incubator Programme

The Stanbic GreenTech Incubator Programme focuses on helping early-stage small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) develop practical solutions to environmental and sustainability challenges.

Implemented in partnership with the French Embassy in Uganda, the initiative provides structured business support to innovators who want to turn green technology ideas into viable enterprises. Participants will have opportunities to assess their business needs, improve their products, strengthen their commercial strategies, and connect with relevant business support networks.

The programme specifically targets eligible youth and women entrepreneurs residing in Kampala and Hoima District.

Areas of Focus

The programme welcomes innovative business ideas and enterprises working in Uganda’s green economy, particularly in the following areas:

• Renewable energy: Solutions that expand access to clean and sustainable energy.
• Sustainable agriculture: Innovations that promote environmentally responsible agricultural practices.
• Waste management: Enterprises developing practical approaches to waste collection, sorting, recycling, and recovery.
• Circular economy: Business models that reduce waste, improve resource efficiency, and create value from discarded materials.
• Clean cooking: Technologies and solutions that support cleaner and more efficient cooking practices.
• Biomass: Innovations that make productive and sustainable use of biomass resources.
• Other green technologies: Early-stage innovations contributing to environmental sustainability and green economic growth.

Benefits of the Programme

Selected entrepreneurs will receive a structured support package designed to strengthen their businesses and improve their readiness for growth.

Key programme benefits include:

• Incubation support: A comprehensive support package lasting approximately 6–18 months, depending on the programme arrangements and participants’ needs.
• Tailored training: Business development training aligned with each enterprise’s specific challenges and growth objectives.
• Mentorship and coaching: Guidance delivered through physical sessions, virtual engagements, and on-site support.
• Product development support: Tailored needs assessments to help businesses strengthen their products and improve market readiness.
• Access to finance advisory services: Support to help entrepreneurs understand financial requirements and explore appropriate financing pathways.
• Pitching opportunities: Platforms to present innovations to expert panels and demonstrate their potential.
• Business networks and incubation hubs: Linkages to advanced incubation facilities and relevant enterprise support networks.
• Market readiness: Assistance aimed at improving business competitiveness and preparing enterprises for growth.

Participation is subject to the programme’s screening, due diligence, and integrity-check procedures.

Selection and Business Assessment

The programme includes a screening and due diligence process using Stanbic’s third-party risk management framework. Integrity checks will also be conducted to assess the credibility of participating businesses.

Selected applicants will undergo tailored needs assessments to identify areas requiring support, including product development, business growth, and market readiness. These assessments will help inform the type of training, mentorship, coaching, and other assistance provided.

Applicants should be prepared to provide accurate information about their business, innovation, operational activities, and development needs.

Application form: Access the official Stanbic GreenTech Incubator Programme Expression of Interest (EOI) form through the announcement by Stanbic Business Incubator or the French Embassy in Uganda.

For assistance, applicants should use the contact information provided by the programme organisers.

Young people and women developing innovative green businesses in Uganda are encouraged to submit their expressions of interest before the deadline 31 October 2026.

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