Opportunity: US Mission Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (Get Training, Mentorship, Seed Funding)

Background

In 2019, the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) established the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE).  AWE provides women entrepreneurs with the skills, resources, and networks needed to start and scale successful businesses.  Through AWE, women entrepreneurs participate in a facilitated entrepreneurship program supplemented with localized content. The program provides networking and mentorship opportunities with successful business owners teaching women to create their own business plans and enabling them to understand how to raise funds for business.

Eligibility

  • You are from Gulu, Kampala, Mbarara or Jinja.
  • You are in agribusiness, small scale manufacturing, technology or creatives or tourism
  • You have a unique or impactful business in the community
Join the AWE Uganda program and become a part of a global network of Entrepreneurs in over 56 countries, and take your business to the next level
NOTE: This program lasts 6 months so Do Not Apply if you are not sure that you will be able to complete it. 
Deadline for application: 2nd August 2022. 
Submit your application using this link.

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4 thoughts on “Opportunity: US Mission Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (Get Training, Mentorship, Seed Funding)

  • Immaculate Nabukalu BasuddeJuly 21, 2022 at 8:35 am

    Great opportunity for us entrepreneurs

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    • rhelmzrtJuly 22, 2022 at 6:09 am

      Please use the link in the post to apply.

      Reply
  • biryema julietJuly 21, 2022 at 10:13 am

    Am intrested

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    • rhelmzrtJuly 22, 2022 at 6:09 am

      Please use the link in the post to apply.

      Reply

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