The Future Females Business School, in partnership with UK-Kenya Tech Hub, is a leading programme that offers funded spots to Kenyan female entrepreneurs building tech-based businesses and creating impact in their communities.


APPLICATIONS FOR ALL 2022 PROGRAMMES ARE NOW CLOSED

Our current programme

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UK-KENYA TECH HUB




Future Females Business School
GreenTech Programme

The three-month programme is for female entrepreneurs with a GreenTech idea or early-stage business, ready to upskill and utilise technology to bring their businesses to life.

Are you a Kenyan based female entrepreneur looking to develop the next big GreenTech business?

Are you passionate about technology and sustainability and looking to build a business that would create a positive social impact and benefit your community?

Then this programme is for you. It’s been designed to give you the clarity, vision and ability to focus and execute the right strategies, that will build your thriving tech dream business.

Throughout the duration of the programme, entrepreneurs will have access to actionable content, weekly coaching sessions with a sustainability coach and guest feature masterclasses with industry experts; to increase the capacity of their enterprises to scale and become more sustainable.

Qualifying startups include: 

Waste Management, Generation of power, Water management (harvesting, filtering/treatment, and metering),Farmer’s Market, Organic produce & retail, Green blogs, Eco-friendly fashion, Eco-friendly beauty or cleaning products , Upcycling furniture, Green app development, Used bookstore, Herbal remedy, Food plant nursery and such other industries. 

3 SECTORS (AGNOSTIC, GREENTECH, AGRITECH, HEALTECH, YOUTH)
7 PROGRAMMES 
220+ KENYAN ENTREPRENEURS SUPPORTED TO DATE

What

IS INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAMME 

MONTH 1: BUILD

  • Get clear on your purpose and vision
  • ​Uncover your high-value customers
  • ​Document a profitable business plan
  • ​Build an irresistible & unique brand
  • ​Create a high-converting website

MONTH 2: SELL

  • ​Grow your email list
  • ​Create valuable, engaging content
  • ​Build your social influence
  • ​Sell with confidence Increase sales & profits

MONTH 3: SCALE

  • Become more productive
  • ​Make smarter business decisions
  • ​ Maximise your tools & systems
  • ​Scale your business
  • ​Plan for your future

How

DOES THE APPLICATION PROCESS WORK?

The UK-Kenya Tech Hub provides fully funded spots for successful applicants to join the Future Females Business School programme. Please make sure you meet all of the below requirements before applying. The application is a text-based survey submission. If part 1 of your application is successful, you will be contacted by our team for part 2 of the applications which is an interview with one of our team members. 

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must be Kenyan citizens

The business must utilise technology (i.e. your business is app based or an online platform)

The business must impact respective communities/ industries

ARE YOU A FEMALE ENTREPRENEUR RUNNING A HEALTHTECH BUSINESS?
APPLICATIONS FOR OUR HEALTHTECH PROGRAMME ARE ALSO OPEN!

Success Stories

FROM OUR MEMBERS 

Fayne Soida, Founder of Plants By She

"When I started Future Females Business School Youth Programme I was unsure about my business and what direction I should take. I wanted to join the programme because I knew it would help me launch my business successfully and also, my Sister Chebet Ruto who did the GreenTech programme encouraged me to enroll in the programme. In 3 months, PlantsByShe has gone from a simple idea to a thriving online business. I would definitely recommend the programme, not only is it great to get the skills to run your business successfully, but provides an outstanding network of supportive, entrepreneurial women." 
Caroline Nganga, Founder of Rejuvenating Nature's Beam 

"Through the Future Females Business School AgriTech Programme, I learned exactly what it takes to run my agribusiness. After graduating from the programme, I launched a range of health products and I have begun the trademarking process of my brand. I am forever thankful for this opportunity to go through the AgriTech Programme. It came at the right time. Thank you to the Future Females Team and UK Kenya Tech Hub." 







Grace Rie, Founder of GreenLeaf Energy 

 "Working in a male-dominated field, I wanted to gain as much knowledge as possible to position my business for success in the Renewable Energy sector. The Future Females Business School GreenTech Programme gave me the skills I needed to manage my business more professionally and since graduating from the programme, my profit margins have increased and I have gotten new customers. I would recommend the Future Females Business School and UK-Kenya Tech Hub programme to anyone that is looking for coaching and acquiring great business skills." 
Alice Migwi, Founder of Gardenology

"I joined the Future Females Business School with the expectations of learning how to structure my business to be more efficient and how to use technology for growth. I must say my expectations were exceeded because of the depth of the lessons as well as the supporting materials and links. I am excited that I have been able to clearly define my target audience for all my brands, create a sales strategy and growth strategy for 2022. This is something I have never been able to do. I am so excited to have achieved this. Further to this, I was able to put together and submit a pitch deck for an accelerator programme and for funding. This is all thanks to the Future Females Business School and UK-Kenya Tech Hub!" 
Josephine Wanja, Founder of Black Dot Limited 

"I was unsure of what to expect from the programme when I signed up. I had little to no experience with agriculture but I had a passion for it.  Unfortunately, it is difficult to get genuine help from other entrepreneurs because they feel like you will compete with them so I was glad to network with like-minded female entrepreneurs. The ladies were amazing and very helpful and our coaches were very keen on each entrepreneur's growth and development. Going through the modules gave me insights into things I had never thought would be relevant to a small business. I would recommend this programme to anyone especially if they are just starting out. It creates a great foundation for success."
Judy Gikaru, Founder of Satima Farm 

"The programme gave me great insights into how to run my business successfully. The programme helped me align my personal purpose with my business purpose and challenged me to set daring and audacious goals. The programme also gave me clarity on how to create a sound operational model that I now feel confident to implement in my business. I thoroughly enjoyed the coaching sessions because the coaches gave practical advice based on their own experience as entrepreneurs. I would highly recommend the programme to other women." 








Ruth Wanjiku, Founder of Muzura Ecospaces
 
 "When I first heard about the programme, I knew it would be a valuable programme for me to join. I had been on my entrepreneurial journey for about a year, and I knew that joining the programme would be an opportunity for me to learn from other entrepreneurs. In the last three months, I have learned how to define my brand and how to increase my customer base. I have also learnt how to position my business online and how I can reap the benefits of social media. Other key lessons I learned include when to scale, defining my customer, keeping track of finances and pitfalls to avoid as a new business. This programme has given me vital knowledge that I will use to grow my business." 
Freda Mburunga, Founder of Consigner Kenya LTD

"This programme was a really great experience for me, and far beyond my expectations. The time spent with other entrepreneurs and the coach was extremely valuable. The programme has taught me that with the right knowledge, the sky is the limit. The impressive curriculum has given me tremendous inspiration, insight and increased my confidence in my entrepreneurial venture. Going forward my vision is no longer to impact my immediate community but the whole nation. I would recommend more female entrepreneurs to sign up for the programme not only to sharpen their skills but to also acquire tried and true practical knowledge on how to run a venture profitably. Thank you for the exciting learning experience!" 

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Who 

IS THE UK-KENYA TECH HUB?


The UK-Kenya Tech Hub forms part of the International Tech Hub network delivered by DCMS (Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport), under a UK government initiative designed to promote digital inclusion and inclusive growth of the digital ecosystems in partner countries. Alongside Kenya, there are hubs in Nigeria, South Africa, Indonesia and Brazil.

The International Tech Hubs are expert teams which work to stimulate local digital economies, build high-end digital skills, and forge innovation partnerships between local tech sectors and international businesses. Through the Hubs’ activities, entrepreneurs and founders, acquire the skills, resource and support needed to turbocharge their entrepreneurial journey.

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Meet

THE PROGRAMME TEAM  

LORNA OKENG
Programme Manager

RACHNA SAHNI
Programme Coach

JAKI WASIKE-SIHANYA
Programme Coach

FAQs

How does the application process work?
The application is a text-based survey submission (through the link above). If part.1 of your application is successful, you will be contacted by our team for pt.2 of the application, which is an interview with one of our team members.

What is the timeline?
The programme is 3 months, covering 10 actionable topics to drive a step-change in your business.

Is there a fee involved?
If applicants meet the correct requirements, they are eligible for a fully funded spot offered by UK-Kenya Tech Hub, which is determined during the interview with one of our team members. Successful applicants will only be asked to pay a commitment fee of KES 1300 to secure their spot.

What are the application requirements?
Applicants have to be Kenyan female entrepreneurs with a tech-based or tech-enabled business ideas, that have the potential to have a positive social impact in the world. Your eligibility will be assessed during the application period.

What is the time commitment during the programme?
The most successful participants will spend 3 to 4 hours a week progressing through the Business School content, and engaging with their coaches and peers. Like anything in life, what you put in is what you get out! Members will be required to complete 80% of the programme in order to graduate.

Will this programme work for my business?
The core programme content will equip you with lean startup strategies that are applicable and transferable across different business models and industries, so you can use them not just in your current business, but as you progress in your entrepreneurial journey. Our main focus is on tech businesses so if you are building the next big app or online offering - we would love to hear from you!

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