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The U.S. Embassy Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) launched the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs(AWE), an initiative supporting women entrepreneurs around the world.

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About Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)

The Academy, in support of the White House-led Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative(W-GDP), will equip women with the practical skills needed to create sustainable businesses and enterprises. AWE is committed to providing women with the knowledge, tools, and networks that they need to turn their ideas into a successful business. Through facilitated online learning, women in Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, as well as Papua New Guinea and Spain will further their business skills, network with mentors, and see their ideas into reality.

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What you gain from the program

Business training

Acquiring new business knowledge and skills from the facilitated Dreambuilder program
Learning from your peers(other entrepreneurs) and a curated list of speakers and SHONA Experts
Understanding the fundamentals of developing and scaling a business.
Exposure to US models for business development

Capital

Access to funding from the United States African Development Foundation(USADF) – details to be confirmed
Access to funding from the SHONA Loan Facility, investing 12-month uncollateralized loans of between USD 1,000 (Ugx. 3.5 million) – USD 10,000 (Ugx. 35 million)

Networks

Joining the US Embassy Network including: alumni of US government exchange programs, other AWE alumni, local American business experts, business experts from the Ugandan branches of American companies and others.
Access to markets
Access to additional Business Development Support services, including SHONA’s programs

Other Opportunities

Description of target Women Entrepreneurs

Based in Kampala, Kabarole, Mbale, Lira and surrounding districts
Are aged 25 – 40 years
Have 1 – 5 years of business experience
Own or manage a business that is for profit and legally registered either with Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) and/or local authorities.
Have the potential to expand and grow your business with our support
Are fluent in English
Are computer literate and have reliable access to an internet-connected computer or smartphone

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Description of target businesses

Kampala district: Operating in the Creative Sector including but not limited to: Advertising & Marketing; Architecture; Art & Crafts; Design: Product, graphic & fashion design; Film, TV productions, TV, Video, Radio & Photography; Publishing; Music, Performing & Visual arts; Galleries; IT, Software & Computer services, for Kampala district.

Kabarole, Mbale & Lira districts: Operating in the technology sector or whose businesses utilize technology for a significant aspect of their work, including digital sales, marketing, payments or in their operations

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