Commercial model

Market intelligence that can move into market entry.

MarketLink is not only a buyer inquiry desk. The larger paid product is for suppliers and brands that want to understand East Africa, choose the right product and channel, and then work toward distribution or business development.

Demo and access

Start without a password.

The first interaction should be easy: submit a brief, receive a brief ID, and track progress. Paid access comes after MarketLink approves the scope.

First-time users who want to see how MarketLink thinks.

Demo brief

A first MarketLink desk intake for a buyer, supplier, or brand exploring East Africa.

FreeEmail-only intake. No password needed.
  • Brief ID and progress tracking
  • Initial category and route framing
  • Human-reviewed next step recommendation

Request a demo with an email address.

Start with a brief
Supplier channel

Market entry and business development services.

These are the offers for manufacturers, exporters, and brands that want MarketLink to help them test, enter, and develop East African channels.

Manufacturers or exporters testing a product line before committing to distribution.

Market entry diagnostic

A paid diagnostic for suppliers deciding whether their products fit Uganda or East Africa.

From USD 300One-time diagnostic. Final scope depends on category and countries.
  • Demand and buyer profile review
  • Product fit and quality-tier recommendation
  • Competitor, pricing, and route caveats
  • Recommended first market and channel path

Pay after scope approval, then receive invited client access.

Start with a brief
Suppliers ready to test distributors, dealers, fleets, workshops, or importers.

Channel entry sprint

A structured market-entry sprint that moves from research into shortlisted channels and outreach preparation.

From USD 900Project fee. Outreach remains MarketLink-reviewed before contact.
  • Market entry brief
  • Channel shortlist and qualification questions
  • Supplier positioning and outreach angles
  • Introductory route plan and evidence gaps

Scope the target category, country, and channel type.

Start with a brief
Brands that want continuous distributor development, buyer discovery, and market feedback.

Business development retainer

Ongoing East Africa market development support for suppliers that want MarketLink to keep building the channel.

From USD 1,500 / monthMonthly retainer plus agreed success or transaction terms where appropriate.
  • Monthly demand and channel updates
  • Dealer, distributor, or buyer pipeline management
  • Market feedback loop for pricing, catalog, and positioning
  • Approved outreach and follow-up support

Start after diagnostic or channel sprint validation.

Start with a brief
Suppliers that want MarketLink involved beyond research into actual market entry execution.

Distribution execution

Execution support when MarketLink helps introduce products, support entry, and coordinate practical distribution steps.

CustomMay combine setup fee, retainer, and success-based commercial terms.
  • Route-to-market operating plan
  • Distributor or dealer introduction support
  • Commercial follow-up and market feedback
  • Launch risk, document, and logistics coordination

Requires a scoped proposal and approval.

Start with a brief
Pricing should stay indicative until payment operations are final. Supplier work can combine diagnostic fees, project fees, retainers, and success-based commercial terms depending on how close MarketLink gets to actual distribution execution.
Buyer side

Sourcing execution remains scoped.

Buyer work is still valuable, but it should not define the whole company. It becomes one paid path alongside supplier market-entry work.

Buyers who need MarketLink to move from research into sourcing execution.

Buyer sourcing desk

Custom sourcing for vehicles, fleets, machinery, or serious trade requests that need execution support.

Quoted after briefService fee depends on sourcing complexity, inspection needs, and transaction scope.
  • Requirement normalization
  • Supplier or asset shortlist
  • Evidence and risk questions
  • Human-approved RFQ or sourcing follow-up

Submit a sourcing brief.

Start with a brief