10X: Enabling the growth of MSMEs through the digital economy
Outbox, in collaboration with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), Women in Technology Uganda (WITU), and Refactory, and in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is implementing the 10X Program. This initiative aims to reach 250,000 young women—including 3% refugees and 5% persons with disabilities—with 125,000 engaged in direct work (new, improved, or sustained) over a seven-year period.
The program targets a diverse range of young women, including those who are unemployed, underemployed, or running businesses but face barriers to accessing technology infrastructure, capital, markets, and the essential skills required to secure dignified and fulfilling work opportunities in the digital economy.
The 10X Program will begin with a three-year pilot phase, designed to test and refine the most effective approaches for delivering these interventions. During this period, it aims to reach 61,000 young women, with 34,000 engaged in direct work.
Who are we looking for;
Financially disadvantaged young women, Persons with Disabilities, and refugees aged 18-35 in Uganda.
The program will be implemented across 46 districts, spanning multiple sub-regions to ensure broad and inclusive reach. These include:
Elgon Sub-region
Katakwi, Soroti, Amuria, Serere, Ngora, Bukedea
Bukedi Sub-region
Budaka, Busia, Pallisa, Tororo, Kibuku, Bulambuli
Central Region
Buikwe, Kampala, Kiboga, Luweero, Masaka, Mubende, Mukono, Nakaseke, Nakasongola, Wakiso
Bunyoro Sub-region
Kikuube, Kagadi, Masindi
Bugisu Sub-region
Bududa, Manafwa, Mbale, Namisindwa, Sironko
Karamoja Sub-region
Nakapiripirit
Buganda North
Buikwe, Kampala, Kiboga, Luweero, Masaka
Ankole Sub-region
Ibanda, Isingiro (including Nakivale Refugee Settlement), Mbarara
Acholi Sub-region
Lamwo, Kitgum, Nwoya, Gulu, Omoro, Agago, Pader
Accelerators
Intervention 1
Women in Technology Uganda (WITU) and Refactory are on a mission to bridge the digital divide by equipping 9,401 young men with inclusive access to basic, intermediate, and advanced digital skills. At the same time creating linkages for 6,337 young women to meaningful work opportunities within the Digital Economy.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your tech skills to the next level, there's a place for you.
📍 Ready to begin your journey? Apply today:
WITU Basic & Intermediate Skilling: https://witu.org/
Refactory Advanced Skilling: https://refactory.academy/10x-scholarships/
Intervention 2
Outbox, in partnership with 15 Entrepreneurship Support Organizations and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), is working to unlock opportunities for women-owned and women-led businesses. Our mission is to increase their access to:
- Affordable and relevant finance
- Markets for their products and services
- Improved operational efficiencies
The collective goal is to sustain job opportunities and enhance business performance by helping women entrepreneurs adopt and thrive in the digital economy.
📢 Apply now to join one of our accelerators and transform your business for the digital future: