Abercom U Technologies Building markets for refugee and host community businesses

Abercom U Technologies is the developer of Soko Uganda, a digital market access platform that connects refugee and host community entrepreneurs to customers, businesses, institutions and commercial buyers across Uganda. While many refugee entrepreneurs produce high-quality goods, they struggle to access reliable markets, digital commerce and sustainable business opportunities. Soko Uganda addresses this challenge by providing digital storefronts, product catalogues, online marketing, logistics coordination, buyer-seller linkages, business profiling and market intelligence through one integrated platform.

The platform also strengthens entrepreneurs through business registration support, digital onboarding, training, exhibitions, trade forums and partnerships with government, UN agencies and the private sector. By reducing barriers to market access and expanding commercial opportunities, Soko Uganda helps increase sales, improve incomes and create jobs for refugees and host communiti