Ujjwala Limited

Ujjwala is a mission-driven incubator catering to women entrepreneurs and professionals in growth-oriented service sectors in Bangladesh and fostering a nurturing environment for the development of sustainable women-led enterprises. By H1-2018, Ujjwala’s holistic set of transformative experiences (skill-based training, business strategy & operations management support and networking) would touch the lives of 1,000+ women entrepreneurs and professionals across 20+ districts and all 6 divisions of Bangladesh. The organization advances the agenda of women empowerment through the following solutions : # Skill-based training that creates more sustainable women-led enterprises and greater job opportunities for women # Growth strategy and operational improvement support to help women entrepreneurs scale up their business # Mental Health training for self-confidence boosting and better customer orientation & servicing # Networking opportunities to help budding women entrepreneurs and professionals receive guidance and mentoring from experienced leaders in their industry. Ujjwala has both its incubator cell and training hub (with built-in Lodging & Boarding facility) located in Dhaka. It also reaches women entrepreneurs and professionals outside of Dhaka through mobile training centers located in each of the divisions of Bangladesh In its initial phase, Ujjwala will be focused upon building the capability of women entrepreneurs and professionals in the Beauty and Grooming arena, with the goal to gradually expand into other growth oriented service sectors of Bangladesh. The training curriculum encompasses a unique 360 degree approach that comprehensively addresses the development needs of women entrepreneurs and professionals operating in the economic landscape of Bangladesh.