Deadline: September 05, 2025
The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment (MOTIE) under the SheTrades Gambia Hub is inviting women-owned businesses to apply to be part of the last cohort to be selected in 2025 to benefit from a large range of supports.
The support programme will include tailored business coaching and training programmes on product development, quality, business operations & process packaging, accessing investment & other forms of business financing, export requirements & trends, as well as other business topics depending on company needs; business linkages to domestic buyers and exporters, as well as tailored coaching through buyer-mentor groups; and participation in study tours and national and regional trade fairs, including tailored support in the preparation.
To be eligible to participate in the programme, businesses must be at least 30% women-owned, managed and controlled, majorly Gambian owned, registered as a business in The Gambia, active in priority value chains, and employing at least 2 employees. Access to dedicated funding mechanisms for SheTrades in The Gambia entrepreneurship is also highlighted as part of the eligibility.
To benefit fully from the support package, entrepreneurs are expected to commit to attending trainings, hosting company visits, or participating in trade fairs, as well as dedicating additional time to implement learnings and make changes in their businesses.
Applications require submission of a motivation letter, a copy of the business registration certificate, and a summary of the business (1–3 pages) illustrating that eligibility criteria are met. The deadline for submission of applications is 5 September 2025 at 4 pm.
For more information, visit MOTIE.
