Annual membership is open, upon application, to individuals, Diasporas, NGO’s, Businesses, Government institutions, investors, and leaders of private and corporate entities and other institutions. UCUK members join our network to strengthen the positive contributions that Ugandan (East African Community) Diaspora communities, investors make to the social-development of Uganda and the East African community at large.
As an UCUK member you or organization will:
- One guaranteed complimentary VIP invitation to the UCUK Conference and UCUK annual after party (non-transferable)
- Access to resources, ideas and opportunities for investing in Uganda
- Facilitation of one-on-one meetings with Ministry Officials on specific projects and group meetings with key industry players in Uganda
- Uganda briefings providing market information and advice on how to do business in Uganda
- Your company banner at the UCUK website
- Full access to the Uganda Convention’s website content
- Regular alerts on business opportunities, ideas and updates
- Participate in events and programs organised by UCUK and its partners
- Gain access to free capacity development programming such as our webinars
- Be eligible to join UCUK’s micromentor group where you can sign up as a mentor
- Receive announcements about diaspora events and initiatives
- Gain an understanding of current and future developments in Uganda, the regional and global market demand.
- Learn about the current commercial opportunities / demands in Uganda and how to align your product or solution within the market.
- Forge new partnerships and business ventures by networking with business leaders.
If you are an individual interested in accessing the myriad of benefits afforded to UCUK members please sign up for our mailing list, which can be found in the right hand of this screen, where you will receive newsletters with invitations to upcoming event details, discount codes to capacity building workshops, announcements about UCUK initiatives and other great benefits.
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[big_header]Regular Member: £100 (save £70)[/big_header]
Members are individual donors, social investors and leaders or founders of small or unstaffed family foundations who support the mission of UCU-UK and who wish to contribute and be recognized as key constituents. Members contribute to the growth and development of the UCU-UK and help shape and build a global Ugandan Diaspora community.
- One guaranteed complimentary VIP invitation to the UCU-UK Conference.
- Social events – One guaranteed complimentary VIP invitation to the UCU-UK annual after party (non-transferable).
- Complimentary admission to other UCU-UK’s events throughout the year.
- Access to resources, ideas and opportunities for investing in Uganda.
- Facilitation of one-on-one meetings with Ministry Officials on specific projects
- Uganda briefings providing market information and advice on how to do business in Uganda
- Facilitate group meetings with key industry players in Uganda
- Your company banner at the UCU-UK website
- Full access to the Uganda Convention’s website content
- Regular alerts on business opportunities, ideas and updates
Membership is intended for members of the Diaspora, entrepreneurs, SME’s and founders and executives of small foundations.
[big_header]Associate Member: £1,445[/big_header]
Associate Members are individual members and investors who wish to support the mission of UCU-UK and meet other like-minded individuals. They take advantage of UCU’s diverse network of Diasporas, business people and investors to make relevant contacts, explore collaborative opportunities, learn from and inform others on how to be more strategic in accessing opportunities in emerging markets (East Africa).
Associate Member benefits include:
- An exhibition stand at the UCU-UK event – subject to approval. Only applicable to Diaspora SMEs with less than 2 employees.
- Your company’s web-banner on UCU-UK’s website.
- Your company profile in the UCU-UK brochure, circulated to companies in UK and Kampala
- One guaranteed complimentary VIP invitation to the UCU-UK Conference (non-transferable).
- Facilitation of one-on-one meetings with Business Leaders and Government Officials on specific projects
- Social events – One guaranteed complimentary VIP invitation to the UCU-UK annual after party (non-transferable).
- Complimentary admission to other UCU-UK’s events throughout the year.
- Access to resources, ideas and opportunities for investing in Uganda.
- Uganda briefings providing market information and advice on how to do business in Uganda
- Full access to the Uganda Convention’s website content
- Regular alerts on business opportunities, ideas and updates
[big_header]Corporate member: £5,500[/big_header]
Corporate Members represent large and small private companies, corporate companies and institutions that support the mission and objectives of UCU-UK and wish to contribute to and engage and support Ugandan and UK businesses in bilateral trade, business and investment and in the mobilisation of the Ugandan business communities in the Diaspora for investment and trade in Uganda.
By joining as a Corporate Member, an organization joins its peers to Create a platform for trade, business and investment between Uganda and Europe (UK) and promote and facilitate access to trade opportunities in Uganda (East Africa) for Ugandan and European (UK) investors, including one-to-one meetings.
And to maintain a dialogue with business organisations who can promote trade opportunities in Uganda, including the Federation of Small Businesses, Chambers of Commerce, the Institute of Directors, the Confederation of British Industry and the City of London;
In addition to the Associate benefits, Corporate Member benefits also include:
At the UCU-UK annual event
- An exhibition space at the UCU-UK event – subject to approval.
- Benefit from a thematic business matchmaking programme and present a 3-minute pitch about your business in London.
- Meet business leaders during our annual event and discuss the major developments, challenges and success stories
- Meet and network with African and UK professionals marketing goods for global markets
- Your logo will be visible on banners, marketing and promotional materials as well as signage on stage as our Corporate member.
- Networking opportunities with government officials, current and potential investors, private sector companies, intergovernmental and multilateral organisations, consultancies and advisory firms, and other stakeholders, including high level speakers.
- 2 VIP reserved seating/table and 10 Summit Registrations passes for employees
- Advertisement for your company in Summit Program Publication
- 2 VIP tickets to the After Party
- Company profile on Summit website
- Access to VIPs (pre-arranged private meetings)
- Official recognition and gratitude of Corporate members at Summit Opening and Closing
- Invitation to VIP Reception at Houses of Parliament
- Host Ugandan Senior Government officials!
Subject to availability: A unique opportunity to take Senior Government officials to breakfast, lunch or high tea. You may show them around your offices or factory and introduce them to your staff; take photos and not just forge genuine relationships but give your company enormous PR benefit. (Subject to approval)
Other benefits of a corporate member
- Market your services and products to delegates through the online business directory and our online platforms
- Facilitation of one-on-one meetings with Business Leaders and Government Officials on specific projects
- Uganda briefings providing market information and advice on how to do business in Uganda and regular alerts on business opportunities, ideas and updates
- Full access to the Uganda Convention’s website content
- Your company profile in the UCU-UK brochure, circulated to companies in UK and Kampala
- PRE EVENT – EVENING RECEPTION AT LUXURY LONDON VENUE
Your opportunity to be part of a select group to be the first to meet Ugandan dignitaries and UK Parliamentarians and business leaders. This is an exclusive not to be missed event for two of your company executives to meet, greet and network with these senior influencers in a social and relaxed environment over exquisite dining and evening cocktails.
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