16–18 November 2026
Kalya Courts Hotel
Fort Portal Tourism City

A flagship pathway for young entrepreneurs across the Tooro Sub-region — skills, mentorship and marketplace exposure.

Programme Objectives

TESY translates youth ambition into registered, revenue-generating enterprise.

Equip 18–35 year-olds with enterprise skills, financial literacy and market-ready business models.

Prioritise women founders, digital ventures and agribusiness value addition across Tooro.

Connect graduates to mentorship, buyer networks and investor-ready preparation.

Build an alumni network with continued advisory access and pipeline opportunities.

Programme Agenda

A structured three-day intensive followed by cohort mentorship and marketplace exposure.

Day 1

Discovery & Enterprise Foundations

Welcome & cohort orientation
Business modelling clinic
Compliance & formalisation basics
Financial literacy workshop

Day 2

Skills, Brand & Market Access

Branding and customer acquisition
Digital presence for MSMEs
Pitch fundamentals
Peer learning circles

Day 3

Mentorship & Marketplace Exposure

Mentor matchmaking sessions
Buyer & partner introductions
Investor-readiness clinic
Cohort showcase & next steps

Speakers & facilitators

Test speaker

Partners & Sponsors

Institutions enabling TESY reach, mentorship capacity and market linkages.

FPCCBC Resource Centre

Plot 12, Lugard Road, Fort Portal Tourism City — a professional convening space for enterprise clinics, cohort sessions and marketplace showcases.

Additional site visits and partner venues may be announced for specific cohort activities across the Tooro Sub-region.

Register for TESY

Complete the registration form to express interest in the next TESY cohort. Our Programmes Team will review your application and contact shortlisted candidates.

Eligibility

Aged 18–35 and based in or connected to Tooro
Aspiring or early-stage entrepreneur
Commitment to complete the full programme pathway

Download the TESY Applicant Toolkit

Full Name

Email

Phone

Age

Gender

Education Level

Enterprise Interest

Tell us about your idea or venture

Conference plenary with business delegates — Delegates at the Tooro Investment Forum plenary session.

Mentor guiding young entrepreneurs — Mentors and youth founders in a structured coaching clinic.

Business leaders visiting an agribusiness facility — Chamber members visiting a cooperative processing site.

Women business leaders in discussion — Women leaders shaping finance and market access priorities.

Tourism stakeholders in a briefing meeting — Hospitality partners reviewing service excellence priorities.

Innovators presenting technology solutions — Digital startups demonstrating solutions for local enterprise.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TESY and Chamber programmes.

TESY — Tooro Enterprise & Skills for Youth — is FPCCBC’s flagship youth enterprise programme offering skills training, mentorship and market linkages.

Questions About TESY?

Reach the Programmes Team for eligibility, cohort dates and partnership opportunities.

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