Generation Food Gulu 2022: Call for applications

Generation Food Gulu is a project implemented by Rikolto in East Africa and SHONA and funded by YOUCA and DOEN Foundation. Generation Food aims at identifying and supporting innovative business solutions contributing to a sustainable and inclusive food system in and around Gulu.

Who are we looking for?

• Entrepreneurs between 18 - 35 years old
• Starting or running an agribusiness in or around Gulu that is maximum 3 years old

With innovative and sustainable ideas in:

• Food production
• Climate-smart farming (e.g. irrigation, agroforestry, organic farming, agroecology, regenerative agriculture)
• Post-harvest management
• Agro-processing
• Transport and logistics
• Food safety and quality
• Sales channels, e.g markets and other forms of selling food
• Catering
• Food waste management
• Technology - Digital agricultural solutions or New innovative agricultural machinery
• Education services provided to farmers, e.g Good Agricultural Practices trainings

Operating in these value chains:

• Grains, cereals and oil seeds (e.g. beans, wheat, rice, maize, sunflower, groundnuts)
• Fruits and vegetables
• Coffee

Women entrepreneurs are especially encouraged to apply Entrepreneurs living in rural areas around Gulu are encouraged to apply

What's in it for you?

• Business training in various topics to help you grow your business for up to 2 years
• Top finalists will have access to Ugx. 3.5 million and Ugx. 35 million in investment
• Access to markets for qualifying businesses

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