The GIZ Uganda Green Financing Initiative, in partnership with the IYBA WE4A Project and Melanin Kapital, is a dedicated program designed to support women entrepreneurs in Africa who operate businesses contributing to environmental sustainability and climate resilience.
Eligible Countries
The initiative is open to women-led businesses in:
Cameroon, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, and Uganda.
Target Sectors
Eligible businesses must operate within "green" industries, including:
Clean Technology: Solar and energy-efficient systems.
Renewable Energy: Solar, wind, and bioenergy.
Sustainable Agriculture: Innovative, eco-friendly farming.
Circular Economy: Recycling, waste reduction, and resource efficiency.
Eco-friendly Manufacturing: Low environmental footprint production.
Financial Products Offered
The program provides two specific types of loans tailored to the business's growth stage:
Green Asset Financing (For Small Scale/Emerging Enterprises)
Amount: $1,000 – $10,000.
Purpose: To acquire green technologies (e.g., solar systems, e-mobility).
Terms: 9–12 months repayment period with weekly installments.
Working Capital Loan (For Established/Scaling Businesses)
Amount: $50,000 – $85,000.
Purpose: To support inventory, operational expansion, and larger orders.
Terms: 6–9 months repayment period with monthly installments.
Eligibility Criteria
Registration: Must be a registered business with at least 6 months of operational history.
Revenue: * Min. $5,000 annual revenue for Green Asset Financing.
Min. $10,000 annual revenue for Working Capital Loans.
Compliance: Must be tax-compliant and provide documentation (invoices, financial statements, etc.).
How to Apply
The application process is on a rolling basis, meaning there is no fixed deadline; entrepreneurs can apply whenever their business meets the criteria and requires the funding.
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