Agro-Industrial Youth Fund

Uganda's Youth. Africa's Future.

Empowering 600,000 youth leaders to become the vanguard of Uganda's agricultural transformation and industrial revolution.

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Hon. Mercy Kanyesigye

600K+

Youth Leaders Targeted

3 Years

Fund I Duration

8%

Annual Interest Rate

24 Months

Repayment Period

The Vision

The Agro-Industrial Youth Fund transforms Uganda's youth from job seekers into job creators. We're building an army of young industrialists who will position Uganda as Africa's leading producer and exporter of high-value horticulture commodities, while creating sustainable wealth and employment for millions.

Three Pillars of Transformation

Greenhouse Smart Farming
1

PRODUCERS

Greenhouse smart farming revolutionizing Uganda's agricultural landscape through technology and innovation.

Financing:

Up to UGX 20M per greenhouse | 8% p.a. | 24-month repayment

Impact:

Making Uganda the leading producer and exporter of high-value horticulture commodities in Africa

Distribution Network
2

DISTRIBUTORS

GPS-enabled tricycle network ensuring farmers' produce reaches markets efficiently and profitably.

Financing:

Up to UGX 15M per tricycle | GPS tracking | Daily payment system

Impact:

Building robust market infrastructure connecting producers to consumers nationwide

Agro-Processing
3

PROCESSORS

Value addition enterprises transforming raw produce into export-ready products and launching Uganda's agro-industrial revolution.

Support:

Up to UGX 25M | UIRI facility access | Industrial Parks | Tax exemptions | Technical training

Impact:

Positioning Uganda as an agro-industrial powerhouse exporting finished products globally

How The Fund Works

1

Target: National Youth Council Leaders

Fund I exclusively targets the 600,000 youth leaders within the National Youth Council structure across Uganda. These leaders will become role models, training and mobilizing thousands more youth in their constituencies.

2

Choose Your Path

Select your entry point into the agro-industrial value chain: Producer (greenhouse farming), Distributor (tricycle network), or Processor (value addition). Each path is designed for profitability and impact.

3

Access Capital & Build

Receive financing at 8% annual interest plus comprehensive training, market linkages, and ongoing technical support. Launch your enterprise with guaranteed markets and repay over 24 months while building wealth.

4

Become a Vanguard Leader

As a successful entrepreneur, train and mentor other youth in your constituency. Your success multiplies across thousands of young Ugandans, creating a movement of agricultural industrialists.

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Join the vanguard of Uganda's agro-industrial revolution

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