Selected participants will receive comprehensive practical business training covering pricing strategies, profitability management, bookkeeping, packaging requirements, marketing techniques, and customer acquisition strategies. The program equips entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools necessary to strengthen their business operations and improve financial sustainability.

Participants will also receive financial and technical support to meet UNBS certification standards, including guidance on laboratory testing, packaging compliance, and facilitation of certification processes. This significantly reduces the barriers that small businesses face when entering formal markets.

In addition, the program offers structured market access and distribution support by facilitating linkages with supermarkets, retailers, and distribution partners. Entrepreneurs may also benefit from inclusion in promotional materials and business networks. Furthermore, participants join a dynamic community of over 300 entrepreneurs, enabling peer learning, collaboration, and long-term ecosystem support.

To be eligible for the Market Access Program, applicants must be young entrepreneurs aged between 18 and 35 years who are actively engaged in agro-processing or operating micro-enterprises within the food sector. Applicants should be producing processed food products such as dried cereals, honey, peanut butter, porridge flour, or other value-added food products intended for commercial sale.

Eligible applicants must be based in Greater Kampala, Gulu, or Lira in Uganda and demonstrate a clear commitment to growing their enterprises and accessing formal retail markets. Participants should also be available to attend the required 1.5-day regional in-person training sessions and actively engage in the full duration of the 12-month program.

This opportunity is open to applicants from Uganda only.

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