Empowering Women.
Building Businesses.
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An Exchange program within East Africa
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An Exchange program within East Africa
Are you ready to take your business to the next level?
Welcome to the Rising Woman Initiative, an inspiring platform dedicated to celebrating and accelerating the success of women entrepreneurs in Uganda.
Rising Woman Season 7 is here, and we’re calling on all ambitious female entrepreneurs to rise with us!
30M+
An Exchange program within East Africa
Apr 29th to Aug 29th
Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds
Application Window
29th
APRIL
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29th
AUGUST
2025
Why Join Rising Woman?
- Win a share of over UGX 30 million to help your business grow.
UGX 10 Million for the top winner in each category:- Agribusiness Value Addition
- Manufacturing & Consumer Services
- Digital Innovation & Ecommerce
- Top 10 finalists will earn an all-expenses-paid study tour to Nairobi, Kenya.
- Gain access to mentorship opportunities, business advisory services, and nationwide power talks designed to transform your entrepreneurial journey.
Testimonials from Rising Woman Initiative Season 6
Who Can Apply?
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Women who own at least 50% of a registered business.
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Open to businesses in trading, agribusiness, consumer services, manufacturing, and digital innovation.
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Businesses must be based in Uganda.
How to Submit
Download the proposal writing guidelines here.
Write your proposal and email to womeninbusiness@dfcugroup.com or ugmarketing@ug.nationmedia.com
For inquiries, call 0800 222 000 or 0312 301 296
dfcu Bank is regulated by the Central Bank of Uganda. Customer deposits are protected by the deposits protection fund of Uganda up to UGX 10 million. T&Cs apply.
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