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AWE 2.0 Incubator Programme

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AWE 2.0 Incubator Programme

The Changemakers project, spearheaded by the MTN Foundation under the MTN @25 initiative,aims to partner with individuals and organisations to ###

AWE 2.0 Incubator Program – Training Schedule

INTRODUCTION TO PROCESSES & COMPANY VALUES

Training activity: AWE 2.0 Incubator Programme Launch
Responsible partner: All Partners
Date: 22 May 2026
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: TBC
Comments: Physical session

Topics: Introduction to Program, Rules of Engagement,
Offering for AWE participants

MODULE 1: CORPORATE SUPPLY READINESS

Training activity: Introduction to MTN Procurement
Platforms & processes
Responsible partner: MTN
Date: 2 June 2026
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Virtual
Comments: Online

Topics: Procurement process management (RFX, Delivery
schedules, Negotiations, Pricing, Incoterms), Fundamental concepts
of MTN Supply chain, prequalification processes, Logistics
management, Demand Forecasting, Contract Management.

Training activity: Introduction to ATC Procurement
Platforms & processes
Responsible partner: ATC
Date: 4 June 2026
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Virtual
Comments: Online

Topics 1: ATC Purchase to Payment Digital Systems –
Introduction to SAP Ariba and Kiss flow Systems

Responsible partner: ATC
Date: 5 June 2026
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Virtual
Comments: Online

Topics 2: Introduction to ATC Warehouse Processes

Training activity: Introduction to dfcu Procurement
Platforms & processes and Loans requirements
Responsible partner: dfcu
Date: 12 June 2026
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: dfcu Hqs
Comments: Physical

AWE 2.0 Incubator Programme (Continued)

The Changemakers project, spearheaded by the MTN Foundation under the MTN @25 initiative,aims to partner with individuals and organisations to ###

AWE 2.0 Incubator Program – Training Schedule (Continued)

MODULE 1: CORPORATE SUPPLY READINESS

Training activity: Customized Technical Input MTN
Responsible partner: MTN
Date: 18 June 2026
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: MTN Hqs
Comments: Physical

Topics: IT Infrastructure & Fibre works

Training activity: Customized Technical input from ATC
Responsible partner: ATC
Date: 19 June 2026
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Location: ATC Hqs
Comments: Physical

Topics: Areas of training: Structural engineering &
project management (Colocation site build, Solar construction,
power systems deployment), site acquisitions, HSE

1) Fundamentals of how to run a successful construction
company.
2) Bid management: Writing quotations after an RFQ, Project cost
estimation: BoQ interpretation.
3) Site project works documentation: documenting the processes and
procedures, ability for all staff to work with and organize and
handle all project documents.
4) Project/Schedule management: Drafting a project execution plan,
Overseeing the project completion from start to finish, tasks
allocation and delegation, etc.

Responsible partner: MTN/ATC

Topics: Areas of training: Structural engineering &
project management (Colocation site build, Solar construction,
power systems deployment), site acquisitions, HSE

5) Site works supervision & monitoring: ensuring adherence to
design documents, project plans, budget plans, etc.
6) Quality Management: Review of project quality & HSE
requirements, Basic quality tests etc.
7) Project closure: BoQ reconciliation, admeasurements in
contracts, payment and invoicing, project sign-off”

Training activity: Field based training
Responsible partner: ATC
Date: 26 June 2026
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Location: On-site
Comments: Physical

Topics: Active site & Ongoing site visits

1. HSE (Quality, health, and safety) field visits
2. Technical knowledge field-based visits

Topics:
dfcu bank Procurement and Processes Overview & WIB
overview

AWE 2.0 Incubator Programme (Continued)

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AWE 2.0 Incubator Program – Modules 2 to 5

MODULE 2: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Training activity: Financial Literacy & Management
Responsible partner: Zoho Books / dfcu bank
Date: 23 June 2026
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Virtual
Comments: Online

Topics: Financial modeling and cashflow projections, managing cash flow, and professional invoicing, Business finance based on TNA

MODULE 3: DIGITAL ADOPTION
Training activity: Introduction to online platforms – Digital Literacy & Cloud Services
Responsible partner: Zoho Africa
Date: 7 August 2026
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: MTN Hqs
Comments: Physical

Topic 1: Digital transformation for SMEs, understanding business systems, and cloud services
Responsible partner: MTN MOMO & EBU

Topic 2: FMCG Cashless Crusade, (A Case of Advancing Women Entrepreneurs) MOMO Technology, Digitization of Businesses Enterprises

MODULE 4: BUSINESS STRUCTURE
Training activity: Business Formulation, dfcu Products & Trade Finance
Responsible partner: dfcu bank / Zoho
Date: 3 July 2026
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: dfcu Hqs
Comments: Physical

Topics: Business formulation, model development, goal setting, and validation, Loan products, insurance, online banking

MODULE 5: COMPLIANCE & ESG
Training activity: Environmental, Social and Governance
Responsible partner: MTN
Date: 8 July 2026
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Virtual
Comments: Online

Topic 1: Environmental and Social Issues, Health & Safety – Introduction to Atingi Online Platform for ESG and GDM – can get certificate if they complete. Environmental and Social Issues, Health & Safety. “atingi is a free online learning platform that provides courses and certificates”
Training activity: Gender Diversity Management
Responsible partner: dfcu bank
Date: 10 July 2026
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Virtual
Comments: Online

Topic 2: Environmental, Social and Governance

AWE 2.0 Incubator Programme (Continued)

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AWE 2.0 Incubator Program – Modules 6 to 10

MODULE 6: MONTHLY BOOK CLUB
Training activity: Strengthen Business Mindset, Financial Management and growth strategy.
Responsible partner: MTN Uganda / Zoho
Date: Every Saturday
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
Location: Virtual
Comments: Online

Topics: The E-Myth Revisited – Michael E. Gerber, Traction – Gino Wickman, Rocket Fuel – Gino Wickman & Mark C Winters, Building a StoryBrand – Donald Miller, Profit First – Mike Michalowicz

MODULE 7: INVESTMENT READINESS
Training activity: Investor engagement, pitch deck review, and financial projections
Responsible partner: All Partners
Date: 30 – 31 July 2026 (2 days)
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Location: TBC
Comments: Physical

Topics: Investor readiness training and mentorship

MODULE 8: CUSTOMER MANAGEMENT
Training activity: CRM training and digital tools
Responsible partner: Africa / Innovation Village
Date: 27 May 2026
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Virtual
Comments: Online

Topics: Capturing and managing leads, tracking customer interactions, and managing sales pipelines

MODULE 9: MARKET VISIBILITY
Training activity: Branding and digital marketing training
Responsible partner: Zoho Africa / Innovation Village
Date: 12 August 2026
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Virtual
Comments: Online

Topics: Branding, digital marketing, building customer databases, and lead generation

MODULE 10: OPERATIONAL PROCESSES
Training activity: Operations mapping and systems training
Responsible partner: Zoho Africa
Date: 14 August 2026
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Virtual
Comments: Online

Topics: Automating repetitive tasks, creating simple workflows, employee records, and attendance tracking

Assessment 1

Part 1: FINANCIAL

1.1 Do you have audited financial statements for the last 3 years?

Yes No

Please attach the most recent 3 years of audited financial statements

(Maximum filesize 10MB)

Please attach a copy of a good standing letter from your banker

(Maximum filesize 10MB)

Please attach a copy of your business forward looking plan (forecast)

(Maximum filesize 10MB)

Please attach a letter from the shareholder(s)/parent company pledging continuous support for the business

(Maximum filesize 10MB)

1.2 Has your company ever been under administration?

Yes No

Please specify the period(s) of administration

Part 2: COMPLIANCE

2.1 Are you or any person listed under the section OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT or a member of your or their family (e.g. spouse, parents, siblings, aunt, uncle or children) or other relatives, working as an officer, director, trustee, partner (general or limited), or employed in any other way by MTN or its affiliates currently or in the past (including resignation, voluntary severance or termination)?

Yes No

Please provide details: name(s), nature of relationship, position held at MTN, and date of resignation/termination if applicable

2.2 Has your company or any owner, executive officer, director, or senior manager working on its behalf ever at any time been convicted, fined, indicted, or charged in a criminal or regulatory proceeding, including any related to bribery or corruption, tax / regulatory incompliance, or are there any current criminal or tax / regulatory investigations pending against your company or anyone working on its behalf?

Yes No

Please provide full details

2.3 Are there any published press reports concerning your company’s past activities relating to violations of law, regulatory incompliance, tax incompliance or corrupt activity?

Yes No

Please provide details and/or links to relevant press coverage

2.4 Does your company have an anti-bribery policy that complies with applicable anti-bribery legislation and leading (industry) best practice, and do you confirm that your company does not offer, give, receive, or solicit any items of value to improperly influence actions of another or to gain unjust benefit?

Yes No

Please attach a copy of your anti-bribery policy

(Maximum filesize 10MB)

2.5 Has your company ever been blacklisted, greylisted, blocked, suspended or sanctioned from doing business by any institution (including procurement and licensing bodies), or is your company or anyone working in it currently being investigated?

Yes No

Please provide full details

Part 3: OWNERSHIP & MANAGEMENT

3.1 Executive Management Team

Please provide details of your executive management (CEO, CFO, etc.) and key members of the management team.

List each person on a new line; e.g. Shamilah Nakiwala, CEO, shamilah.nakiwala@gmail.com

3.2 Please attach valid identification of the company's directors

Photograph page from international passport required for each director (combine into one document).

(Maximum filesize 10MB)

3.3 Please attach a copy of the company's Memorandum of Association

(Maximum filesize 10MB)

Part 4: COMPANY GENERAL INFORMATION

Part 4.1: SUPPLIER CODE OF CONDUCT

Please download and read through the contents of the MTN Supplier Code of Conduct. Your acceptance and acknowledgement below will mean that you have understood the contents of the Code and communicated it throughout your business and subcontractors for adherence.

I agree to and accept the MTN Supplier Code of Conduct.

4.2 Has your company provided any products or services to MTN or on behalf of MTN?

Yes No

Please provide details of the products/services provided

4.3 Legal company name

4.4 Company registration number (country of incorporation)

4.5 Year of registration

4.6 Annual sales / turnover (USD)

4.7 Please attach the company's certificate of incorporation

(Maximum filesize 10MB)

4.8 Does your company have any partners, subsidiaries, or divisions?

Yes No

Please state the legal name and registered address of each

4.9 Key Customers

Please provide details of your current key customers. By providing this information, you agree that MTN is authorised to contact the listed person(s) for a reference check.

List each customer on a new line; e.g. Vision Inc., Jane Smith, Delivery Director, jane.smith@vision.com, +212-414-8888, USD 10Mn, Consulting services, Dubai, Jan 2018

Part 5: DECLARATION

5.1 Trade Control Laws Compliance Statement

Companies submitting a bid to MTN must confirm compliance with Trade Control Laws and applicable law in the country of operation of the MTN Operating Company. Please provide sufficient detail regarding: (i) current or intended use of software, hardware or technology; (ii) use of professional services; (iii) shareholding of the company; and (iv) any relevant current/potential arrangements.

Please provide your Trade Control Laws Compliance Statement

5.2 Certification

I hereby certify as an authorised representative of the Company (with the delegation of authority to act on behalf of the Company) that all of the information contained within our response to MTN is accurate, correct, complete and true to the best of our knowledge. I understand and agree that MTN relies on the information provided, and the Company shall indemnify MTN for any losses related to this Due Diligence Questionnaire. I hereby agree this document may be shared with MTN auditors, directors and other personnel as deemed required by MTN for contract enforcement, regulatory compliance or investigations.

I confirm and accept the above certification on behalf of my company.

5.3 Authorised Signatory

Full name

Title / Designation

Date

Email address

Part 6: INFORMATION SECURITY

6.1 Do you have any formal information security program in place?

Yes No

Please provide a summary of your information security program

Please attach the program details

(Maximum filesize 10MB)

6.2 Do you have any vulnerability management program in place?

Yes No

Please provide a summary of your vulnerability management program

Please attach the program details

(Maximum filesize 10MB)

6.3 Have you experienced any significant security breaches on your systems in the last 12 months?

Yes No

Please describe the nature of the breach(es) and remedial actions taken

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