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Who We Are

Empowering Micro & Small-Scale Industries Across Uganda

Uganda Small Scale Industries Association (USSIA) acts as the central engine for value-addition, advocacy, and economic growth among local manufacturing enterprises.

Since 1976, we have provided practical technical skills, business incubation, regulatory representation, and market connections to turn small cottage industries into competitive national enterprises.

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USSIA members engaging in collaborative value-addition training

50+Years of Industrial Growth

To be the premier driver and unified voice for small-scale value-addition industries across Uganda.


12,654+

Member Enterprises

Active industrial network

1976

Established Year

Decades of committed service

33,000+

Entrepreneurs Trained

Equipped with practical skills

16

Regional Offices

Nationwide operational reach


What We Do

Practical Solutions for Growing Enterprises

We bridge the gap between technical innovation, business literacy, and national policy dialogue.

Training & Capacity Building

Hands-on technical workshops, digital transformation guides, quality assurance, and financial management for workers and business owners.

Policy Advocacy

Representing small-scale industrialists in tax policy, manufacturing regulations, and public-private dialogue with government ministries.

Market Linkages

Facilitating trade expos, supplier development programs, e-commerce onboarding, and regional export readiness for Ugandan products.

Business Networking

Unlocking cross-sector B2B referrals, peer mentorship circles, and collaborative industrial cluster development.

Industry Intelligence

Access to curated market trends, policy briefs, trade alerts, and weekly industry information tailored for MSMEs.

Membership Benefits

Unlock direct SACCO access, discounted training, subsidized trade fair booths, and legal guidance.

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Practical food production training under Get Skilled Project

Flagship Initiative
Featured Impact Project

The Get Skilled Project

Transforming young talent into self-sustaining entrepreneurs through dual technical vocational education.

In partnership with international development organizations, USSIA delivers practical apprenticeships across 12 technical trades—including agro-processing, carpentry, metal fabrication, and garment design.

600+ Graduates Trained
12 Technical Trades
85% Employment Rate

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What’s Happening at USSIA

Insights, stories, and policy updates from our regional industrial hubs.

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