ECA Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) for Uganda Female Entrepreneurs 2022

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.

About Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs(ECA)

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs' (ECA) mission is to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries by means of educational and cultural exchange that assist in the development of peaceful relations.

Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)

Aim and Benefits of Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)

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.

Requirements for Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Qualification

Are you from Gulu, Kampala, Mbarara or Jinja. Are you in agribusiness, small scale manufacturing, technology or creatives, tourism, or do you have a unique or impactful business in the community, this is your opportunity.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)

NOTE: This program lasts 6 months so Do Not Apply if you are not sure that you will be able to complete it. 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit the website.