Deadline Date: June 28, 2026
The WeWork – Green and Decent Jobs for Youth programme supports youth-led businesses in the green and circular economy through incubation, financing, and technical assistance.
The focus areas of this programme include green economy development, circular economy business models, youth entrepreneurship, incubation support, financing and seed grants, technical assistance, business model development, job creation, market access, coaching and mentoring, bootcamp-based training, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, recycling and upcycling, sustainable packaging, clean cooking solutions, eco-construction, sustainable fashion, water and sanitation solutions, and eco-tourism.
This programme is a 24-month initiative implemented in collaboration with Enabel under the Global Gateway strategy and funded by the European Union and Belgium. It is designed to empower young entrepreneurs working in the green and circular economy by strengthening their business capacity and supporting sustainable growth.
Selected participants take part in a one-week residential bootcamp led by expert trainers, where they refine business models and improve financial and operational skills. This is followed by a coaching phase of approximately 4.5 months focused on accelerating revenue growth, improving market access, and enhancing job creation potential.
The programme also provides seed grants to outstanding founders to support business expansion, prototype development, operational improvements, and revenue-generating activities. These grants are intended to help businesses transition to the next stage of growth.
The initiative focuses on multiple categories within the green and circular economy, including renewable energy solutions, sustainable agriculture, agro-processing, recycling and upcycling, sustainable packaging, clean cooking technologies, eco-construction, sustainable fashion, water and sanitation solutions, and eco-tourism enterprises.
Eligibility is open to youth aged 18 to 35 years operating green or circular economy businesses in specified regions, including the Kampala Metropolitan region, Busoga Sub-region, and West Nile Sub-region. Applicants must have a prototype, early traction, or proof of concept and must be willing to participate in bootcamps, coaching sessions, and financial compliance processes.
For more information, visit StartHub.
