Build the Future: Applications OPEN to Founder Institute Uganda Fall 2022!

Founder First, Founder Always. Join us in 2022: Founder Institute is the #1 place in the world to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses.

Today’s economic 'New Normal' is full of reshuffling industries, and new problems in need of solutions - now is a time for entrepreneurs to act.

Whether you need to test and validate early hypotheses before making a large financial commitment to your startup idea, or you are ready to push your startup to the next level through aggressive weekly growth sprints to refine your vision, improve key metrics, and prepare for investor diligence, Founder Institute has the proven processes and network to help you do it.

If you could use a structured process that tells you what to focus on when, and a lifetime of support from Uganda's top investors and entrepreneurs, then apply to the Uganda Fall 2022 Founder Institute today.

We will be hosting several free startup events in Uganda over the coming weeks, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs all from the comfort of home:

How Aspiring Founders can Use AI to Test Ideas & Move Faster: 3:30am, Mar 24, 2026 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/393945
Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
[Restricted] VIP Pitch Lounge: Get Feedback from Global Investors & Advisors (Private Event): 7:00pm, Mar 24, 2026 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/388988
What Startup Ecosystems Get Wrong, and How to Fix Them: 7:30pm, Mar 30, 2026 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/394204
Solo-Founder 101: How Anyone Can Start a Business Using AI: 7:00pm, Mar 31, 2026 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/392506
From Idea to Startup Team: Meet Your Future Co-Founder: 3:00am, Apr 07, 2026 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/392275
Stuck Without a Startup Idea? Build One That Fits You: 3:00am, Apr 08, 2026 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/390232
How Multiple Pivots positioned Checkbox as the ‘Legal Front Door’ for Corporations: 3:00am, Apr 14, 2026 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/389423
Real Startup Lessons From FI Alumni Across the World: 7:00pm, Apr 14, 2026 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/390685
Turn Your Expertise Into an Audience on LinkedIn: 7:00pm, Apr 27, 2026 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/392370
How to Overcome the Fear of Starting Your Own Company: 7:00pm, Apr 28, 2026 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/393980
How to Choose the Right Startup Idea Before You Build: 3:00am, May 19, 2026 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/390258
Inside the Founder Institute: Real Stories From Alumni: 7:00pm, Jun 02, 2026 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/390417
Startup Advisors 101: How to Find Advisors and Maximize their Impact: 3:30am, Jun 09, 2026 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/388545
Turn Startup Hesitation Into Action: A Founder Mindset Framework: 3:00am, Jun 16, 2026 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/393147
Stop Guessing, Start Raising: An Investor Q&A : 3:00am, Jul 07, 2026 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/393565
Stop Overthinking and Build a Great Startup Idea: 7:00pm, Jul 20, 2026 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/390555
From Idea to Action: The Startup Mindset : 3:30pm, Aug 10, 2026 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/393270
Meet FI Alumni Founders: High-Growth Startups Panel : 7:00pm, Aug 10, 2026 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/391107
Build a Startup Idea Investors Won’t Ignore: 3:00am, Aug 19, 2026 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/391358
What Makes Investors Say Yes: Startup Funding AMA: 7:00pm, Sep 01, 2026 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/392887
Break the Idea Loop and Decide What to Build: 3:00am, Sep 22, 2026 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/391638
From Idea to Traction: Lessons From Global FI Alumni: 3:30am, Oct 06, 2026 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/390831
From Dreamer to Doer: Build the Founder Mindset: 7:00pm, Oct 13, 2026 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/393400
From Founder to Funded: Interactive Q&A with Top Startup Investor: 8:00pm, Nov 03, 2026 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/393023
From “Maybe” to Momentum: Building a Great Startup Idea: 4:00am, Nov 18, 2026 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/391499
From First Idea to First Funding: Global Alumni Stories: 8:00pm, Dec 01, 2026 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/390968

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Make better, faster business decisions in 2022 by sharing your latest progress, challenges, and strategies for constant feedback and evaluation from our expert mentors and advisors, every step of the way–scale your team, develop new business opportunities, and recruit an amazing advisory board with the world's largest network of international startup founders, CEOs, advisors, and investors.

The Uganda accelerator is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Alan Lwetabe, Allan Rwakatungu, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata Jnr., Ivan Kahangire, and Jacinta Anyinge. In addition, some of Uganda's top entrepreneurs will be participating as mentors in the program, including:

Abdulaziz Omar: Founder and CEO, SaveApp Limited
Adeo Ressi: CEO, Decile Group / VC Lab
Aeko Ongodia: CEO, XENO Technologies
Agatha Nambuya: Founder, Autofore
AGGREY ANDUURU: A, ESSENTIAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED
Agnel Nadida: Managing Partner, Ndindi and Nadida Advocates LLP
Akua Nyame Mensah: Certified Executive & Leadership Coach, A.N.M & Company
Alan Lwetabe: Co-Director , Founder Institute Kampala
Albany James: Founder, Foodsasa
Aleksandra Lazović-Lønningen: Innovation • Transformation • Sustainability, InoSmart
Alex Ponton: Investment Manager, Iungo Capital
Allan Rwakatungu: CEO, Xente
Ann Gitari: Entrepreneurship Skills Development Trainer, The Writing Agency Kenya
Anna Lindbäck: CEO & Founder, Startup Strats
Anne Salim, Qhala
Annrita Njoroge: Project Assistant
Barbara Mutabazi: CEO, HiveColab
Benson Maweu: Founder, Yuuji Shopping Ltd
Berg Moe: Founder, Gründervekst AS
Bolanle Afuye: Head of Digital Services, TPAY MOBILE
Brian Maphosa: Business Coach , TBD NA NA
Brian Mogeni: CEO and Co-Founder, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmogeni/
Brian Ngaira: UX Researcher & Developer, Made by People
Bruce Lucas: Founder, Olotu Square
Cephas Karanja: Digital Transformation Director, ADK Technologies
Chintan Oza: Founder, Anantam Ecosystems
Chris Foltz: Global Entrepreneur-In-Residence, Founder Institute
Christopher Okware, POSTMAN APP LTD
Cynthia Mburugu: Ms , Optimum Options Limited
David Wangolo: Investment Manager
Davis Musinguzi: CEO, Rocket Health
Delila Kidanu: Co-Founder & COO, Koa Technology
Denis Karema: CEO, SokoFresh
Dickson Mushabe: CEO, Hostalite
Don Samoil: Managing Partner, Trusted Scale
Edmund Kamugisha: Portifilio lead, JSF
Edwin Alum: CEO, Mula Export
Edwin Moses Byaruhanga: CEO/Co founder , Mocard Technologies
Elijah Kitaka
Elijah Kitaka: CEO, Songboost
Elizabeth B-Amissah
Erick Mokaya: Founder, Mwango Capital
Eunice Nyandat: CEO, MBM Labs
Evans Wadongo: Partner, Wadson Ventures
Evelyn Namara: CEO, Vouch Digital
Faith Chege: Portfolio Coordintor, EEP Africa
Fatuma Dabassa: Founder-CEO, Urembo hub limited-www.urembohub.com
Folarin Adegbemle: Senior Operations Associate, Research Evaluation and Data Team, IDInsight
Francis Nkurunungi: COO & Co-Founder, Xente
Francis Nasyomba: Principal, Raisin Capital
Franklin Kamnang Ngansop: Co-Founder, Vitamin CS Coaching
Gbenga Owolabi: Mr., Pendaxia Limited
Geogette Ndabukiye: Co-Founder & CMO, WaziVision
George Mulindwa: Investment Manager, GenAfrica Asset Managers
Glenn Digollo: Co-Founder & CSO, PeerCarbon
Grace Kabicho: General and Finance Manager, Izon Production Limited
Haris Ali: Founder and CEO, Vertechx Technologies
Harry Mwangi: Vice President of Sales, EGM Securities
Idowu Akinde: Managing Director, Impact Hub Lagos
Ife Oyedele: Co-founder, Kobo360
Innocent Bagumira Tibayeita
Ivan Ivanka: Founder & CEO, Markster
Ivan Kahangire: Co Director, Founder Institute Kampala
Ivan Karugaba: CEO, Microfuse Computer Technologies
Ivaylo Ivanov: Director, Founder Institute CEE
Jacinta Anyinge: Leader, Founder Institute Kampala
James Byaruhanga: GENERAL MANAGER, RAXIO DATA CENTER
Jan Okonji: Founder, Business Growth Solutions
Jean Tristan Mianze: Managing Director , Premier Three Logistics
Jerry Oche: Founder/CEO, Zowasel
Joanne Mutsekwa: Ms, Daylio|T Advisory
Joe Ndirangu: Senior Legal Officer, Equity Group Holdings Plc and Equity Group Foundation
John Paul Namoma: Investment Officer, Nithio
Jonathan Okanlawon: Co-Founder/Board Executive , Global Croft Ltd
Joseph Karasha: Sr. Cloud Solution Architect , Microsoft
Joshua Murima: Head of Engagement & Investor Relations, Briter Bridges
Kanyi Ohawa: Director, All and Sundry Ltd
Katie Mapondera: Founder and Managing Partner, Q L and D LLC
Ken Oloo: Founder and Team Lead, Filamujuani
Kenneth Legesi: CEO & Co-Founder, Ortus Africa Capital
Kessiena Majemite: Founder/Managing Partner, CeedCap
Kirumba Mwaura: CEO, MSCA ltd
Kitawa Wemo: Founder, MAMA Social Ventures
Lanre Aina, ATHLST CO. LLC
Lavina Ramkissoon: AI Ethics and Technology Policy, African Union
Lavina Ramkissoon: Africa's Voice - Chairperson and Director #aiMom, Founder Institute
Lemuel Abishua: Product Manager, The Room
Leonard Korir: CEO, MobiDev
Lewam Kefela: Investment Director, Partech Partners
Lewi Maina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewi-maina-770a7a32, Simplex Business Solutions
Lilian Wambua: Operations Manager, Crosswise Works
Lincoln Njogu: Founder, Devs Kenya
Lindiwe Ngwenya
Linus Wahome: CEO, ManPro
Lujain Abbas: Legal and Compliance Lead, Lami Technologies Limited
Mandela Winnie: Product Associate, Amref Health Africa
Mark Kleyner: Co-Founder, Dream VC
Matiullah Rahmaty: Founder/President , BrightPoint Consulting Services
Maureen Macharia: CEO, Spindle Design
Meghan Mc Cormick: Co-Founder & CEO, OZE, & Dare to Innovate
Melissa Howell: Entrepreneur in Residence, Founder Institute Uganda + GRPTHNK
Mercy Kimalat: CEO, ASSEK
Michael Akampa: Co-Founder, Investure
Misa Nikolic: CEO, Resonator – Creative Tech Hub
Mohammed Kashif: Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer, Department of Motor Vehicles
More Argwings-Kodhek: Director of Marketing, Made by People
Moses Abindabizemu: COO, Cellulant
Moses Abindabizemu: COO, Cellulant
Muthoni Wachira: Founder and CEO, ABC Studio
Mutugi M'Narobi: Managing Director, Made by People
Mwambutsa Edgar, Farm portal
Nabifo Wamunga: Founder and CEO, Uzazi hub
Nadia KANOUN: CEO, Senior Adviser, Trainer & Coach, IHSCEN for Startups
Nafiesah Abrahams: Community Manager, MEST Africa
Ndambuki Mutie: Senior Lead-Talent Acquisition, M-KOPA
Neha Pandya: Co-Founder & COO, Flip Africa
Nelson Kituuka: MD, Discount Cards Limited
Njoki Munene: Community & Social Media Manager, Sahihi Africa
Noreen Likimani: Program and Project Manager, MBM Africa
Nurudeen Elias: Chief Operating Officer, Robert & John Ltd.
Nyasha Mutsekwa, Adapt IT
Obol Muttu: Financial Analyst, Uganda Electricity Regulatory Authority
Ochieng' G. Akatch: Partner, MO Advocates LLP (MO Legal)
Olusola Amusan: Founder/CEO, Coven Works
Oluwatomisin Ashimolowo: Strategy Consultant, Profectus Capital
PASCHAL OFFORDUM: Associate , Shujaa Capital
Paul Breloff: CEO / Co-Founder, Shortlist
Paul Angatia: Regional Director, Zeno Consulting Services
Paul Kioi: Group Information Systems Manager, FCS
Peter Ongera: Founder Director, African Homestay and Safaris
Philip Gasaatura: Country Director, Katapult
Pritam Onsker: Founder & CEO, Tailorsmart.in & Brunchbites.in
Rachel Ndungu: CEO, Biashara Africa
Rajanish Karki: Founder, Beats Bazar
Rajeev Agarwal: CEO, Renga Tech
Rashaan Campbell: Senior Advisor, Director of Business Development, Pumapa Capital
Rebecca Sabiiti: Partner, Blair & Company Advocates
Reynolds Mwangi Mungai: Co-founder & CEO, Lukhu Inc.
Richard Otolo, 8teq solutions
Robert Kirunda: Partner, Kirunda & Wasige Advocates
Rose Mary Nakasenge Bbosa: Founder, MARBO GLOBAL INVESTMENTS LTD
Russell Brand: CEO & Founder, Responsible Solutions Limited
Ryan Dinh: Co-founder, Koni Studio & SubWallet
Samuel Mwendwa: Sustainable Finance and Innovation Advocate, .
Sanjaykumar Patel: Founder -Patent & Trademark Attorney, EXCELON IP - Patent & Trademark Attorneys
Sean Karanja: Founder, Project Exponential Kenya
Sheilah Birgen: CEO, The CoRD
Sheillah Nyang'ara: Founder and CEO, SNN-Realtor
Shiro Theuri: VP Engineering, Sendy
Silver Kayondo: Partner, Ortus Advocates
Simon Turner: Founding Partner, Groundbreaking, Managing Director, FI Ghana
Sola Adekanye: Founder, Open Innovation Access
Somet Kipchilat: Head of Product, Poa Internet
Stella Odiwuor
Stephen Ojji: Principal, Nocopycats LLC
Steven Wamathai: Principal, Evernai Capital
Sumaiyah Omar: Advocate, Mediator and Arbitrator , IPOA
Susan Nsibirwa: Managing Partner, Urge Uganda
Tesh Mbaabu: Founder, Mesozi Group
Tessie Omulo: Director, Female Founders Kenya
Tim Dagori: Practice Lead, Technology and Society Practice , Co-creation Hub
Timame Wanyoike: ., Liquid Intelligent Technologies
Timothy Kotin: CEO & CoFounder, Superfluid Labs
Tirus Wanyoike: Lead Solution Architect & Customer Experience, BCK
Tobi Lafinhan: Co-Founder, Venture for Africa
Tsedai Chagwedera: Principal, Echovc Partners
Uche Aniche: Founder, Rebel Seed Capital
Vincent Ngondi
Vincent Aberi: Founder , Hillcroft Technologies
Vivien Patt: Group CFO, Simusolar Inc
Wakai Akino: Senior Consultant, Aliquot Ltd
Walied Albasheer: founder and managing partner, Intuitio Ventures
Wambita Okanya: CEO, Koho Communications
Wanjiru Chabeda: Independent Consultant, Independent Consultant
Wanjiru Kamande: Miss, SELF EMPLOYED
Whitney Ogutu: Community Design Manager, The Room
Yemi Oluseun: Growth & GTM For FinTechs, The Change Hive
Yobdar Bakri, The Executive Office of East Africa

And many more to be announced.

Since 2009, Founder Institute’s highly-structured accelerator programs have helped over 8,900 entrepreneurs to grow quickly, know what to do next, and make key connections through the largest community of startup advisors in the world.

It all starts with our renowned ‘FI Core’ accelerator, which pushes founders at the idea and pre-seed stages to reach the milestones needed for investment and sustained growth. Alumni of FI Core then receive free access to our advanced ‘Founder Lab’ accelerators for years to come, and can get matched with prospective investors in the FI Venture Network - a collection of global funds actively investing in the earliest rounds of funding.

The results speak for themselves: FI Alumni have raised over 2BN in funding, and are building impactful businesses across 200+ cities and 100+ countries all across the globe. (see the FI 50 Report here).