• In order to mitigate the adverse impact of COVID-19, AWAN Uganda has launched AWAN Accelerator which works with Uganda women led businesses in agribusiness value chains. The Accelerator helps businesses to:
• Grow their Business
• Scale their Impact
• Facilitate Investment Fundraising
• Linkages to regional and international markets

Benefits

Access to a pool of funds to the accelerated companies

Connection and mentorship with Italian Businesses.

Access to satellite technologies from Openet Technologies

Access to office space

Customized training program

International and local coaching and mentorship

Access to professional services (legal, accounting, marketing, etc.)

Sectors

The accelerator works with innovative enterprises that are aligned with in agribusiness value chains directly and indirectly. These include:

• Agri-food
• Green businesses and renewable energy
• ICT Innovation