StartHub Africa Market Access Program 2026

Published: February 24, 2026
Deadline: Ongoing
Category: Training Entrepreneurs
Oppotunity Locations: Uganda

Applications are currently beiing accepted for the StartHub Africa Market Access Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

About StartHub Africa Market Access Program

Market Access is a 12-month initiative implemented by StartHub Africa in partnership with SABAA.education – Bildung für Subsahara Afrika gGmbH, and funded by SCHMITZ STIFTUNGEN through financing by the BMZ.Market Access is a 12-month initiative implemented by StartHub Africa in partnership with SABAA.education – Bildung für Subsahara Afrika gGmbH, and funded by SCHMITZ STIFTUNGEN through financing by the BMZ.

Sponsor Organisation: StartHub Africa

Benefits of StartHub Africa Market Access Program

1. Practical Business Training

Access 3 practical training modules. Choose what is most relevant for your business.

Pricing, Profitability & Bookkeeping
Packaging & UNBS Standards
Marketing & Customer Acquisition

2. UNBS Certification Support

Comprehensive financial and technical assistance to help businesses meet UNBS standards.

Laboratory Testing Fees
Packaging Compliance Advisory
Certificate Issuance Facilitation

3. Market Access and Distribution

Learn structured pathways connecting producers to formal retail and distribution channels.

Product listing in market brochures
Direct Linkages to Supermarkets
Coordinated Product Distribution

StartHub Africa Market Access Program Requirements

Youth aged 18-35 producing processed food products (e.g., dried beans, porridge, honey, peanut butter)
Have businesses in the Greater Kampala, Gulu, or Lira
Are micro-entrepreneurs in the food sector
Are committed to growing their businesses and accessing formal markets
Can attend 1.5-day training sessions in their region