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About Us

Who we are

The E-Center for Entrepreneurs Initiative of Uganda (ECEI-Uganda) is a national entrepreneurship development organization established to empower young people, startups, and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs). ECEIU advances entrepreneurship through innovation, digital transformation, skills development, mentorship, and access to business support services.

Uganda has a rapidly growing youth population with strong entrepreneurial potential; however, many young entrepreneurs face barriers such as limited access to capital, inadequate business skills, unemployment, and low digital literacy. ECEIU addresses these gaps through a hub-based and mobile outreach ecosystem that connects entrepreneurs to practical support and opportunities.

Our Vision

To become Uganda’s leading innovation and entrepreneurship support ecosystem driving inclusive economic growth and sustainable livelihoods.

Our Mission

To nurture, support, and scale entrepreneurs through capacity building, digital empowerment, mentorship, and access to markets and finance.

Our Objectives

1. To train young entrepreneurs in business management, innovations and digital skills.

2. To facilitate access to funding for startups.

3. To create a network of young entrepreneurs for peer support and partnerships.

4. To strengthen partnerships with corporate funders for youth and entrepreneurs businesses.

5. To support entrepreneurs with targeted programs.

6. To increase youth employment through entrepreneurship and vocational skilling.



7. To link entrepreneurs to Government support programs and working with Government line ministries and agencies supporting entrepreneurs and dealers and supporting them.

8. To offer digital skilling training, entrepreneurship programs and innovation boot camps to equip entrepreneurs with necessary skills.

9. To provide modern equipped spaces for start-ups and entrepreneurs to collaborate and innovate.

10. To connect entrepreneurs with experienced mentors, investors and industry experts for guidance funding and opportunities.

11. To always host pitch competitions and innovation challenges to encourage creativity and problem solving.

12. To support early-stage start-ups with resources, infrastructure and experience to help them grow.

13. To conduct research on Entrepreneurship trends, marketing analysis and industry insights to inform decision-making.