The Founder Institute, the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Uganda 2025 program!
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Uganda's top investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the Uganda 2025 Founder Institute today.
Since 2009, our highly-structured accelerator programs have helped entrepreneurs at the earliest stages grow quickly, know what to do next, and make connections with the largest community of startup advisors.
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.
To celebrate the launch, the Founder Institute will host several free online startup events in Uganda, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:
- Startup Funding AMA & Founder Institute Info Session, with Jonathan Greechan (CEO, Founder Institute): 9:00pm, Dec 30, 2024 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/360251
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
- How to Go from 0 to 1: Scaling and Exiting Your Startup with Mark Balovnev: 9:00pm, Jan 06, 2025 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/363271
- Startup Funding AMA & Founder Institute Info Session, with Jonathan Greechan (CEO, Founder Institute): 4:00am, Jan 08, 2025 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/360363
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Technical Co-Founder: 9:00pm, Jan 08, 2025 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/361630
- Startup to Scale-Up: Mastering Sales & Branding with Mark Kosoglow: 9:00pm, Jan 13, 2025 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/361016
- How to Build, Fundraise, and Exit Your Startup: AMA with Tim Grassin: 1:00pm, Jan 15, 2025 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/362930
- What is the DNA of an Entrepreneur? Insights from 15 Years of Research: 4:00am, Jan 23, 2025 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/362638
- How to Align Your Brand Messaging with Your Startup Mission: 9:00pm, Jan 27, 2025 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/363064
- FI Alumni Panel: Meet Portfolio Companies and Ask Questions: 9:00pm, Jan 29, 2025 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/363603
- Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Make the Trasition to Startup Founder : 4:00am, Feb 04, 2025 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/363690
- Launching and Scaling Startups in Africa: Insights from FI Founders: 7:00pm, Feb 05, 2025 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/361500
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 9:00pm, Feb 05, 2025 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/363907
- How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 9:00pm, Feb 10, 2025 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/364083
- Meet the African Startup Ecosystem : 8:00pm, Feb 12, 2025 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/364149
- Investor Valuation Basics: How to Assess Your Startup’s Worth with Neil Shah: 4:00am, Feb 25, 2025 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/364493
- Startup Fundraising Q&A: Meet Investors from the FI Venture Network: 9:00pm, Feb 27, 2025 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/364386
The Uganda program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Alan Lwetabe (Director, Founder Institute Kampala), Ivan Kahangire (Co Director Founder Institute & Oracle East Africa Territory Manager, Oracle), Jacinta Anyinge (Co-Director, Founder Institute - Kampala), Joanitah Nantongo (Associate, FI).
In addition, some of Uganda's top investors, entrepreneurs, and CEOs will be participating in the program, providing them with expert feedback and evaluation. The list of startup mentors for the Uganda Founder Institute includes:
- Aeko Ongodia: CEO, XENO Technologies
- Akua Nyame Mensah: Certified Executive & Leadership Coach, A.N.M & Company
- Alan Lwetabe: Co-Director , Founder Institute Kampala
- Albany James: Founder, Foodsasa
- Alex Ponton: Investment Manager, Iungo Capital
- Allan Rwakatungu: CEO, Xente
- Anna Lindbäck: CEO & Founder, Startup Strats
- Barbara Mutabazi: CEO, HiveColab
- Chintan Oza: Founder, Anantam Ecosystems
- Chris Foltz: Entrepreneur In Residence, Responsible Solutions Ltd
- Christopher Okware, POSTMAN APP LTD
- David Wangolo: Investment Manager, Pearl Capital Partners
- Davis Musinguzi: CEO, Rocket Health
- Dickson Mushabe: CEO, Hostalite
- Edmund Kamugisha: Portifilio lead, JSF
- Edwin Moses Byaruhanga: CEO/Co founder , Mocard Technologies
- Evelyn Namara: CEO, Vouch Digital
- Francis Nkurunungi: COO & Co-Founder, Xente
- Francis Nasyomba: Principal, Raisin Capital
- Geogette Ndabukiye: Co-Founder & CMO, WaziVision
- George Mulindwa: Investment Manager, GenAfrica Asset Managers
- Haris Ali: Chief Executive Officer, Vertechx Technologies Private Limited
- Idowu Akinde: Managing Director, Impact Hub Lagos
- Ivan Kahangire: Co Director, Founder Institute Kampala
- Ivan Karugaba: CEO, Microfuse Computer Technologies
- Ivaylo Ivanov: Director, Founder Institute Eastern Europe
- Jacinta Anyinge: Leader, Founder Institute Kampala
- James Byaruhanga: GENERAL MANAGER, RAXIO DATA CENTER
- John Paul Namoma: Investment Officer, Nithio
- Katie Mapondera: Founder and Managing Partner, Q L and D LLC
- Kenneth Legesi: CEO & Co-Founder, Ortus Africa Capital
- Lavina Ramkissoon: Africa's Voice - Chairperson and Director #aiMom, Founder Institute
- Mark Kleyner: Co-Founder, Dream VC
- Matiullah Rahmaty: Founder/President , BrightPoint Consulting Services
- Melissa Howell: Entrepreneur in Residence, Founder Institute Uganda + GRPTHNK
- Michael Akampa: Co-Founder, Investure
- Misa Nikolic: CEO, Resonator – Creative Tech Hub
- More Argwings Kodhek: Director of Marketing, Made by People
- Moses Abindabizemu: COO, Cellulant
- Moses Abindabizemu: COO, Cellulant
- Mwambutsa Edgar, Farm portal
- Nabifo Wamunga: Founder and CEO, Uzazi hub
- Nadia KANOUN: CEO, Senior Adviser, Trainer & Coach, IHSCEN for Startups
- Neha Pandya: Co-Founder & COO, Flip Africa
- Nelson Kituuka: MD, Discount Cards Limited
- Obol Muttu: Financial Analyst, Uganda Electricity Regulatory Authority
- Philip Gasaatura: Country Director, Katapult
- Pritam Onsker: Founder & CEO, Tailorsmart.in & Brunchbites.in
- Rajeev Agarwal: CEO, Renga Tech
- Rebecca Sabiiti: Partner, Blair & Company Advocates
- Robert Kirunda: Partner, Kirunda & Wasige Advocates
- Rose Mary Nakasenge Bbosa: Founder, MARBO GLOBAL INVESTMENTS LTD
- Russell Brand: CEO & Founder, Responsible Solutions Limited
- Silver Kayondo: Partner, Ortus Advocates
- Simon Turner: Founding Partner, Groundbreaking, Managing Director, FI Ghana
- Steven Wamathai: Principal, Evernai Capital
- Susan Nsibirwa: Managing Partner, Urge Uganda
- Uche Aniche: Founder, Rebel Seed Capital
- Vivien Patt: Group CFO, Simusolar Inc
- Walied Albasheer: Managing Partner, Intuitio Ventures
- Yemi Oluseun: Growth & GTM For FinTechs, The Change Hive
- And many more to be announced.
Join us in Uganda to build a great company in 2025.
Apply to the Uganda 2025 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
