Investment for Industrial Transformation and Employment (INVITE)

The Investment for Industrial Transformation and Employment (INVITE) Project is a Government of Uganda (GoU) initiative financed by the World Bank and other development partners including the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Sweden through a Multi-Donor Trust Fund (MDTF) Grant.

The Project provides grant products for business development under the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) and financing products under the INVITE Trust. 

The Project comprises four components with respective grants and financing products

Investment for Industrial Transformation and Employment (INVITE)

The Investment for Industrial Transformation and Employment (INVITE) Project is a Government of Uganda (GoU) initiative financed by the World Bank and other development partners including the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Sweden through a Multi-Donor Trust Fund (MDTF) Grant.

The Project provides grant products for business development under the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) and financing products under the INVITE Trust. 

The Project comprises four components with respective grants and financing products

Components

Supporting Manufacturing and Exporting Sectors Driving Economic Transformation, including Refugee and Hosting Districts

Creating New Product and Transformative Assets including in Refugee and Host Districts

Enhancing Capabilities in Public Institutions and Private Firms

Implementation Support, Monitoring, and Evaluation

PSFU

The Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) coordinates with stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of the project and maximize its benefits for Uganda’s private sector. It manages grants under the INVITE Project and fosters investment and employment opportunities, including in refugee and host communities.

The INVITE Trust provides and facilitates affordable financing of eligible activities.

Implementing Agencies

The INVITE project is powered by a collaboration of trusted institutions each bringing unique expertise to deliver transformative results

Funding Partners