Procurement Summary
Country : Uganda
Summary : Corrigendum: Provision of Technical Assistance and Administration of an Innovation Fund
Deadline : 23 Jun 2025
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Notice Type : Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 120807479
Document Ref. No. : UNCDF-00349,1
Financier : United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)
Purchaser Ownership : Public
Tender Value : Refer Document
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IntroductionUNCDF has launched a five-year project (2024 2029) in Uganda called "FinWise, " focused on enhancing access to capital for micro and small businesses through inclusive digital finance. In partnership with the Mastercard Foundation under the 10x Project (2024 2027), the initiative aims to support youth-led MSMEs in the digital economy by improving operational efficiency, market access, and financial inclusion via digital platforms. The project targets 84, 000 enterprises—60, 000 of which are expected to be women-led—to access digital loans, device financing, and working capital. Implemented in collaboration with Outbox, Refactory, and Women in Technology Uganda, the initiative focuses on financially disadvantaged female youth across 40 districts in sectors such as trade, technology, agriculture, and tourism. Scope of the TenderUNCDF is seeking a qualified entity to manage and provide technical assistance for an Innovation Fund focused on data-driven fintech lenders, particularly those in early or mature stages. Over 24 months, the selected entity will support the development and scaling of 12 data-driven lending models by administering a USD 440, 000 fund. This includes disbursing financial support to eight fintech lenders—two device financing companies (up to USD 100, 000 each) and six device distribution and financing startups (up to USD 40, 000 each). Additionally, the entity will provide technical assistance to six fintech lenders, including the two device financiers...
Publish Date: 19-May-2025
UN Orgnization: UNITED NATIONS CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT FUND (UNCDF)
Type of Notice: Request for proposal
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