Non-financial Services
Business Accelerator for Successful Entrepreneurship The Bank provides advisory services to clients pertaining to management best practices, good governance, record keeping, financial management etc. based on the Bank’s wider knowledge of the business, operating environment, and experience gained from funding, implementing, and monitoring such projects. This is done by way of training and technical support […]
Youth Step-Up Loans
The Youth Step-Up Loan by Uganda Development Bank (UDB) is a specialized financing solution designed to empower young entrepreneurs and innovators across Uganda. Through this facility, the Bank offers affordable capital alongside tailored business development services to help youth-led enterprises grow and thrive. The loan is complemented by training and mentorship programs that equip young […]
Women Prosper Loans
The Women Prosper Loan offered by Uganda Development Bank (UDB) is specifically designed to enhance access to affordable and appropriate financial services for women-owned and women-led businesses. This facility aims to empower women entrepreneurs by addressing the financial barriers that often limit their participation in economic activities. In addition to providing tailored financing, the loan […]
SME Kazi Loans
The SME Kazi Loan is a dedicated intervention by Uganda Development Bank (UDB) aimed at supporting the growth and resilience of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across the country. This facility provides affordable financing coupled with tailored business support services to help SMEs overcome common challenges such as limited access to credit, weak operational capacity, […]
Trade Finance
This product may be used to finance bulk purchase of produce during peak periods as well as other structured commodity trade finance products/collateral management solutions. It is also used to support manufacturers to acquire critical raw materials that are available locally or may not be available in the country and support the importation of fast-moving […]
Equity Investment
Product Purpose Uganda Development Bank (UDB) offers Equity Investment as a financing solution where the Bank takes up shareholding in high-potential enterprises. This product is specifically designed for innovative businesses with strong growth prospects and the potential to deliver significant socio-economic impact but face financial constraints and limited access to traditional capital sources. Through this […]
Asset Finance
Product Purpose Uganda Development Bank (UDB) offers Asset Finance as an alternative financing solution that enables businesses to acquire movable, semi-movable, or immovable assets without straining their working capital. Under this facility, the asset being financed serves as the primary security, making it particularly suitable for businesses that may lack traditional collateral such as land […]
Term Loans
Product Purpose Uganda Development Bank (UDB) offers medium to long-term term loans designed to support capital investments that fuel business growth and national development. These loans cater to the diverse financing needs of enterprises across key sectors. Primarily used for business capital investments, UDB term loans enable businesses to pursue expansion, modernization, technologization, and asset […]
Special Programs
Purpose Uganda Development Bank Special Programs serve to implement and manage interventions in the categories of SMEs, Women, Youth, and Business Advisory Services from start-ups to existing businesses with appropriate financial and non-financial solutions. Key features These are done short-term to Long term, Sole proprietorship, partnership, limited companies, cooperatives and associations. Duration Revolving in nature […]
Farmer Groups, Cooperative and Associations
Product Purpose The bank finances smallholder farmers’ groups composed of 50-400 members who are involved in the production and marketing of various crops as part of a value chain. The farmer group’s Funds may be utilized for working capital such as inputs, storage, crop finance, or asset acquisition including farm machinery, processing equipment, and milk […]