I&P Acceleration WE4A Program 2026

About

The I&P Acceleration WE4A Program offers women entrepreneurs in Uganda, Cameroon, Senegal, and Togo the opportunity to access up to €22,000 in funding, comprehensive business training, and mentorship, aimed at fostering growth in green and transition sectors, addressing the finance gap for women-led SMEs.

Benefits

• Up to €22,000 funding
• Business training (e-learning + webinars)
• Mentorship with investors and coaches
• Help with financial planning and modeling
• Access to Debt Loans via a guarantee mechanism
• Technical assistance in credit applications
• Repayable financing (interest-free) for high-potential businesses
• Support to scale sustainably

Eligibility Criteria

• Women-led or co-led SMEs in Uganda, Cameroon, Senegal, Togo
• Active in green/transition sectors (renewable energy, recycling, waste, sustainable agriculture)
• Early-growth to growth-stage enterprises with strong potential to scale and formalize