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:
Uganda Events:
- [Restricted] Kampala Startup Office Hours: Get Business Advice from Experts: 6:00pm, Mar 19, 2025 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/349248
Global or Regional Events:
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
- Co-Founder Networking: Sales and Marketing Partner Matchmaking: 8:00pm, Mar 12, 2025 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/364782
- What is the DNA of an Entrepreneur? Insights from 15 Years of Research: 8:00pm, Mar 19, 2025 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/364960
- Fundraising in 2025: What Founders Must Know to Raise Capital: 8:00pm, Mar 20, 2025 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/368309
- Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Christian Karrer : 3:00am, Mar 25, 2025 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/365287
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 3:00am, Mar 27, 2025 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/365099
- Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Stavros Pavlidis: 8:00pm, Apr 02, 2025 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/368059
- Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Make the Trasition to Startup Founder : 8:00pm, Apr 07, 2025 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/365780
- How to Choose the Right Fundraising Path for Your Startup: 8:00pm, Apr 09, 2025 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/367585
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 3:00am, Apr 17, 2025 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/366756
- FI Alumni Panel: Meet Portfolio Companies and Ask Questions: 3:00am, Apr 24, 2025 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/367785
- How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 3:00am, Apr 29, 2025 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/366671
- What is the DNA of an Entrepreneur? Insights from 15 Years of Research: 3:00am, May 08, 2025 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/366654
- Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Nathan Beckord: 8:00pm, May 12, 2025 (Africa/Nairobi): https://FI.co/e/366487
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:
- 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: Building Collaborative Entrepreneurial Ecosystems l Growth and Innovation Strategist, Impact Hub Belgrade/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: Owner, Berg Moe Media
- 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: Cofounder , Vitamin C&S 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: Chief Executive Officer, Vertechx Technologies Private Limited
- 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: CEO / General Partner, i1x Venture Studio / Camel Capital
- 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
- Jan Okonji: Founder, Business Growth Solutions
- Jean Tristan Mianze: Managing Director , Premier Three Logistics
- Jerry Oche: Co-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 & CEO, 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 Designer , Peer Carbon
- 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
- 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, Kybernan Technologies
- 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
- 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
- Sanjaykumar Patel: Founder & Principal IP 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: 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.
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.
