Ready to expand your business globally?
The programme is designed to improve livelihoods, create employment opportunities and enhance export competitiveness for MSMEs in select value chains across Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
What you will get:
- Export readiness training
- Branding and digital skills training
- Access to international markets
- Access to financial advisory services
- Mentoring with international experts and so much more!
The EU-EAC MARKUP II - is a regional development initiative that promotes economic growth in the East African Community (EAC) through private sector development and export promotion.
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Don't miss this webinar to learn about opportunities and challenges in applying a circular economy model using different coffee byproducts. Click here for more https://t.co/FEQx9sFRw4 pic.twitter.com/wmkFGBJPWj
— EAC MARKUP (@eacmarkup) October 3, 2025
On this #InternationalCoffeeDay, meet the passionate coffee entrepreneurs from across EAC who showcased the region’s finest brews at #WorldofCoffee2025 in Geneva. @SpecialtyCoffee @EUinTZ @EUinKenya
— EAC MARKUP (@eacmarkup) October 1, 2025
Proudly putting East African coffee on the global map!https://t.co/zy0WwLnS4G
Information sharing, open dialogue, and demonstrations! 25-26 September
— EAC MARKUP (@eacmarkup) September 26, 2025
Keeping Tanzania‘s coffee sector compliant & competitive under the #EUDR @EUinTZ pic.twitter.com/SEX97rGDjr
Bright future of leather sector!
— EAC MARKUP (@eacmarkup) September 10, 2025
32 participants mastered new skills and techniques attending our Leather Manufacturing Training organized with @kirdi_kenya pic.twitter.com/gvmxi67hFc
12 standout trainers—chosen from 1,000+ applicants—are mastering coaching, pitching & negotiation in Nairobi to empower women-led businesses across Africa .
— EAC MARKUP (@eacmarkup) September 10, 2025
Their mission? Train the trainers. Spark growth. Scale impact. @ITC_SheTrades & @eawibpIn pic.twitter.com/orioqGzLvz
🇺🇬 Uganda Taste of Harvest – Robusta Edition is here!
— EAC MARKUP (@eacmarkup) September 8, 2025
Starting Sept 15 in Kampala, the 2025–26 #TasteOfHarvest will showcase Uganda’s finest Robusta coffees!
Winners go to AFCA #TasteOfHarvestauction to connect with global buyers. #UgandaCoffee pic.twitter.com/1VasUZOAEN
Building competitive, sustainable, & gender-responsive coffee supply chains!
— EAC MARKUP (@eacmarkup) September 8, 2025
6 Ugandan SMEs trained with @ITC_SheTrades to embed gender equality — from inclusive hiring to farmer support.
Each SME now has a tailored plan to strengthen inclusivity, targeting over 3,000 farmers. pic.twitter.com/EJxpacDgSy
Cupping session at the Burundi National Taste of Harvest Competition! The best lots will end up at AFCA Taste of Harvest Auction Platform! @SpecialtyCoffee @UEauBurundi @jumuiya @UN_Burundi pic.twitter.com/Wb6vx8zNDI
— EAC MARKUP (@eacmarkup) September 5, 2025
#NationalQualityAwards2025
— UNBS (@UNBSug) August 29, 2025
UNBS launches National Quality Awards 2025, and hosts a sensitization webinar to guide stakeholders about award categories, eligibility criteria, and how to participate. 🎉
The National Quality Awards (NQA-U) are designed to promote a culture of… pic.twitter.com/w9g1LjPsxw
Uganda National Quality Awards 2025 are open!
— EAC MARKUP (@eacmarkup) August 21, 2025
Don't forget to apply by 5th September. @UNBSug @EUinUG @jumuiya https://t.co/lvdJw5xby7
📰 MARKUP II Newsletter #7 is out!
— EAC MARKUP (@eacmarkup) August 7, 2025
From 🇹🇿 spices to 🇧🇮 coffee EAC SMEs are going global!
💬 "Now, international buyers are coming to us." Ernest, Burundi
👉 In this issue https://t.co/rtRnESVsrO
✅ @ITCnews ED @ Equator Chocolate 🇺🇬
✅ 40 EAC exporters #WOC25 🇨🇭
✅ And more pic.twitter.com/zyAkksHj8s
The impact of our support in Kenya! 🇰🇪@KEBS_ke Proficiency Testing Scheme is now ISO/IEC 17043 accredited for 21 programmes 🎉
— EAC MARKUP (@eacmarkup) July 24, 2025
A big step forward for quality infrastructure and trade facilitation. pic.twitter.com/h95KVQwvqf
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