The Unlocking Opportunities is a program that supports young women and men with disabilities to access equal opportunities in entrepreneurship and build sustainable businesses. It addresses barriers such as limited access to finance, business support, and enterprise development services for entrepreneurs with disabilities. The program combines entrepreneurship training, financial support, and stakeholder collaboration to strengthen both new and existing MSMEs. It aims to improve access to short-term and medium-term financing while also building business management skills. The program focuses on sectors such as agribusiness, manufacturing, technology, creative industries, hospitality, beauty, fashion, retail, and trade, helping participants grow inclusive and sustainable enterprises.
Implementing Partner(s)
Humanity Inclusion, InAble, Next Step Foundation and Riziki Source
Opportunity Being Advertised – Humanity Inclusion
Applications are open for a free entrepreneurship support program for young women and men with disabilities. The opportunity is intended for persons with disabilities who own or aspire to start or grow an MSME in sectors such as agribusiness, manufacturing, technology, creative industries, hospitality, beauty, fashion, retail, and trade.
Successful applicants will receive:
• Entrepreneurship training and business development support
• Mentorship, coaching, and monitoring support
• Access to financial services and business growth opportunities
• Capacity-building through stakeholder support and ecosystem linkages
Program activities will be delivered through selected regional hubs in Nairobi, Nakuru, Kisumu, Embu, Kilifi, and Turkana counties.
Young women with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
No application fees are required.
Who Can Apply
Age Range:
18–40 years
Location / Counties:
Nairobi, Nakuru, Kisumu, Embu, Kilifi, and Turkana counties
Gender Requirements:
Young women with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Young men with disabilities are also eligible.
Education or Skill Requirements:
No formal education requirements. Applicants must have an existing business or an intention to start one.
Any Other Requirements:
• Must be a person with a disability (proof of NCPWD registration certificate required)
• Must own or operate a business or intend to start one
• Must be willing to participate in training, mentorship, coaching, and monitoring
• Must be willing to participate in business visits and capacity-building support
How to Apply
Interested applicants should:
Complete the application using the link provided by the program team.
Ensure all required documents are prepared and submitted.
Commit to participating in training, mentorship, and business support activities.
Application Submission Link: https://hicollect.surveycto.com/collect/unlocking_opportunities_inclusive_entrepreneurship_initiative?caseid=
Email Address (for enquiries and support): [email protected]
Ruth Onyango – Consortium coordinator
Application Dates
Applications are open (until June 2027), reviewed, and evaluated on a rolling basis throughout the year.
If you do not hear from us within two weeks after the end of the relevant recruitment cycle, please consider your application unsuccessful. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the next steps.