Membership

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Become part of Uganda's growing bamboo ecosystem. Access markets, training, grants, and a network of farmers, processors, designers, builders, and policymakers all working toward the same goal.

Our members

The ecosystem by cluster

Members are organised by their role in the value chain. Each cluster has its own focus, expertise, and contribution to Uganda's bamboo industry.

Farmers
Smallholder farmers, plantation owners, and agroforestry practitioners growing Uganda's bamboo resource base.
3+
Founding member
Bijimu Bamboo Farming
Bamboo plantation management and GPS-mapped supply chain tracking — bringing traceability to Uganda's bamboo farms.
Silver member
Ekibbo Farming Services
Smallholder farmer aggregation and bamboo agroforestry integration on small-scale farms across Uganda.
Silver member
Global Woods Int. AG
Over 10,000 hectares of forests planted — bringing large-scale forestry and carbon credit expertise to Uganda's bamboo sector.
Silver member
BambOu.eco
Sustainable bamboo farming practices and ecological restoration through bamboo agroforestry systems.
Silver member
Kontiki Bamboo Works Ltd
Integrated bamboo enterprise spanning farming, processing, and carpentry — from plantation to finished product.
Processors
Pre-processing hubs, board and plank manufacturers, biochar producers, and treatment facilities turning raw bamboo into market-ready products.
4+
Founding member
Amabanda Bamboo Processing
Uganda's leading bamboo processor — producing boards, planks, panels, and composites from locally grown bamboo with industrial-grade equipment.
Silver member
Bamboo Tena
Bamboo processing and carpentry — creating quality bamboo furniture and structural products for the local and export market.
Silver member
Prime Biochar
Converting bamboo biomass into high-value biochar and carbon credits — unlocking the environmental and economic value of bamboo waste.
Silver member
FOB Consult Limited
Bamboo processing consultancy providing technical expertise and business development support across the value chain.
Silver member
Aquadine Products Inc.
Bamboo product development and manufacturing — specialising in value-added bamboo goods for local and international markets.
Design & Build
Architects, engineers, construction companies, furniture makers, and builders using bamboo as a primary structural and design material.
5+
Founding member
Studio Akeka
Pioneering bamboo architecture and construction in Uganda — from signature bamboo lodge structures to commercial bamboo building systems.
Silver member
Friends of Bamboo
Bamboo construction company building affordable, sustainable structures using locally sourced and processed bamboo materials.
Silver member
Zambam Sports
Innovating with bamboo in sporting goods and lifestyle products — bringing bamboo's strength and flexibility to new product categories.
Bronze member
Arch Design Limited
Architecture and design practice integrating bamboo into contemporary building projects across Uganda.
Bronze member
Elephantgrass — Yuri Yabi
Bamboo design and craft studio exploring the aesthetic and structural possibilities of bamboo in furniture and interiors.
Policy & Enabling
Government bodies, NGOs, advocacy organisations, legal firms, and research institutions creating the enabling environment for Uganda's bamboo sector.
4+
Silver member
Kalikumutima & Co Advocates
Legal expertise supporting bamboo sector policy development, regulatory compliance, and business establishment for bamboo enterprises.
Silver member
The Coffee Lodge
Coffee farm and estate integrating bamboo agroforestry — demonstrating the complementary role of bamboo in mixed-use agricultural settings.
Silver member
Medoptics
Health and wellness enterprise exploring bamboo applications in medical and healthcare product development.
Bronze member
Sophie Baaza Balunywa
Individual member — details to be added once cluster data received from client.
Bronze member
Nsadhu Shafik
Individual member — details to be added once cluster data received from client.
Bronze member
Michelle Pickering
Individual member — details to be added once cluster data received from client.

Enabel

Studio Akeka

Kristy Creatives

Bamboo Innovation Hub

Kalikumutima & Co Advocates

Legal expertise supporting bamboo sector policy development, regulatory compliance, and business establishment for bamboo enterprises.

Medoptics

Health and wellness enterprise exploring bamboo applications in medical and healthcare product development.

Bamboo Tena

Bamboo processing and carpentry — creating quality bamboo furniture and structural products for the local and export market.

Amabanda Bamboo Processing

Uganda’s leading bamboo processor, producing boards, planks, panels, and composites from locally grown bamboo with industrial-grade equipment.

Kontiki Bamboo Works Ltd

Integrated bamboo enterprise spanning farming, processing, and carpentry from plantation to finished product.

Ekibbo Farming Services

Smallholder farmer aggregation and bamboo agroforestry integration on small-scale farms across Uganda.

Bijimu Bamboo Farming

Bamboo plantation management and GPS-mapped supply chain tracking — bringing traceability to Uganda’s bamboo farms.

Membership packages

Choose your level

Three membership tiers designed for different stages and sizes of bamboo enterprise. All members contribute to driving Uganda's bamboo growth together.

Silver
Silver Member

UGX 1M

/ year
✓
Driving Uganda's bamboo growth together
✓
Master classes & Networking Events
Free access
✓
Online exposure on BU's media platforms
✓
Exclusive promotions and projects
✓
Access potential grants & business loans
✓
Members discounts on bamboo products
✓
Exposure space at exhibitions
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Administration support & branding
UGX 1M/year
✗
Access grants and business loans
✗
Board strategy & voting rights
Bronze
Bronze Member

UGX 300K

/ year
✓
Driving Uganda's bamboo growth together
—
Master classes & Networking Events
50% discount
✓
Online exposure on BU's media platforms
—
Exclusive promotions and projects
UGX 300K/year
✗
Access potential grants & business loans
✗
Members discounts on bamboo products
✗
Exposure space at exhibitions
✗
Administration support & branding
✗
Access grants and business loans
✗
Board strategy & voting rights

* Public and educational institutions can join free of charge — contact us for more information.

What we do with you

Here's how we show up for you

Every member gets access to our three core service areas — market access, knowledge, and policy advocacy.

Market Access

Research, identify and lobby for local and international trade opportunities.

Organise trade shows, exhibitions, and B2B marketing platforms.

Bridge the gap between producers and global buyers.

Drive product awareness and unified member branding.

Lead product development and market testing.

Facilitate financial linkages with development funders.

Knowledge Hub

High-impact masterclasses and technical demonstrations.

Hands-on learning and practical site-based training.

A unified digital library for all bamboo industry data.

One-stop access to research, trends, and best practices.

Policy Foundation

Mobilize joint member positions to drive policy change.

Convene high-level forums for policymakers and industry stakeholders.

Amplify the voice of bamboo industry players.

Secure sustainable funding for policy development and industry advocacy.

Develop investment proposals that unlock capital.