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The countdown is over. Week is officially here! 🚀This week, Startup Uganda is joining innovators, founders, ecosystem ...
20/07/2026

The countdown is over. Week is officially here! 🚀

This week, Startup Uganda is joining innovators, founders, ecosystem builders, and partners to spotlight the role of startups in driving Uganda’s digital economy.

Here’s what’s coming up:

📺 Tuesday | NBS Breakfast Meeting (9:00 AM)
Catch Rita Ngenzi ( ), Grace Nakibaala ( Innovation Lab), and Fred Opio ( ) as they discuss how Uganda’s startup ecosystem is powering the country’s digital future.

🎙 Thursday | X Space with Founder’s Sprint
Join Ruge and an incredible panel of founders and ecosystem leaders for a conversation on “Scaling Startups in the Global Digital Economy.”

🤝 Thursday Evening | Startup Uganda Leaders’ Roundtable
An exclusive, invitation-only gathering bringing together founders and programme leads from Innovation and Entrepreneurship Support Organisations for meaningful conversations, strategic networking, and stronger collaboration across the ecosystem.

🚀 Friday | State of the Digital Economy Conference
Meet the Startup Uganda team, hear from our Secretariat Coordinator, and visit our member hubs as they showcase the innovation shaping Uganda’s future.

Are you a Startup Uganda member hub interested in exhibiting at SODE 2026? Get in touch with us—we’d love to showcase your work.

It’s going to be an exciting week of conversations, collaboration, and celebrating the innovators building tomorrow’s Uganda.

See you at !

Next week, we join for the Conference.We’re hosting The Founder’s Sprint by , on a live X Space on Scaling Startups...
17/07/2026

Next week, we join for the Conference.

We’re hosting The Founder’s Sprint by , on a live X Space on Scaling Startups in the Global Digital Economy.

23 July | 5–7 PM Speakers + X Space link coming soon.

Tag a founder who needs to tune in

The conversations from the Founder’s Budget Brief is the kind that keeps on giving.🎙️ Episode 2 is coming soon to your ...
16/07/2026



The conversations from the Founder’s Budget Brief is the kind that keeps on giving.

🎙️ Episode 2 is coming soon to your favourite podcast streaming platforms.

Featuring John Brittell, Allan Rwakatungu, and Joshua Akandwanaho.

This episode explores private investment, venture building, and why digital integration is essential to building resilient, competitive startups in Uganda.

If you missed the live event, now’s the perfect time to catch up. Watch Episode 1 here:
https://youtu.be/UzX9GiS6BsY?si=zwUMvDgMUhBGOkwu

Stay tuned for Episode 2 on the

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The Founder’s Budget Brief has been brought to life by and the season hosts of Their intentional and interactive appr...
09/07/2026

The Founder’s Budget Brief has been brought to life by and the season hosts of

Their intentional and interactive approach to the panel interview effectively led the conversation to the real challenges and opportunity areas for Startups.

Follow on your podcast streaming platform for the full episode of The Founder’s Budget Briefing.

The Founders in the room pushed panelists on a hard question: what shapes national sector priorities, and where do start...
09/07/2026

The Founders in the room pushed panelists on a hard question: what shapes national sector priorities, and where do startups fit in those priorities?

Both panelists urged founders to expand their idea of innovation in order to make the most of the opportunities within the national budget for the next financial year.

Follow .ug and for updates on the full episode.

Treasure Bujjingo, Acting Team Lead, Industry 4.0+ Bureau at the shared that there are several incentives and solutions...
09/07/2026

Treasure Bujjingo, Acting Team Lead, Industry 4.0+ Bureau at the shared that there are several incentives and solutions from the government for the Startup ecosystem, but there is a need for more sensitisation.

She urged founders to keep curious and on the look out for these programs as government and its related agencies intensify their awareness efforts.

The Founder’s Budget Brief is underway! Michael Kiwanuka Okot from the Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Developm...
09/07/2026

The Founder’s Budget Brief is underway!

Michael Kiwanuka Okot from the Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Development shared key opportunity areas within the national budget and urged founders to expand their idea of innovation to be able to benefit.

Meet the Panelist | Joshua AkandwanahoHow is Uganda’s investment in digital transformation creating new opportunities fo...
08/07/2026

Meet the Panelist | Joshua Akandwanaho

How is Uganda’s investment in digital transformation creating new opportunities for startups and technology entrepreneurs?

We’re excited to welcome Joshua Akandwanaho, Head of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and IT-Enabled Services (ITES) at NITA-U, to The Founder’s Budget Brief.

With over 15 years of experience driving digital transformation and ICT policy, Joshua has played a key role in shaping initiatives that strengthen Uganda’s digital economy, expand digital jobs, and create a more enabling environment for innovation.

At The Founder’s Budget Brief, he’ll unpack what the FY2026/27 National Budget means for Uganda’s digital economy, emerging technologies, and the founders building solutions for tomorrow.

Meet the Panelist | Allan RwakatunguBuilding a startup is one thing. Building one that’s investable is another.We’re exc...
08/07/2026

Meet the Panelist | Allan Rwakatungu

Building a startup is one thing. Building one that’s investable is another.

We’re excited to welcome Allan Rwakatungu—technology entrepreneur, founder of Xente, and CEO of Tyms—to the Founder Focus: Decoding Uganda’s FY2026/27 Budget panel.

With years of experience building and scaling technology ventures, Allan will share practical insights on capital, investment readiness, and how founders can position themselves to seize opportunities emerging from this year’s budget.

Join the conversation.

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Meet the Panelist | Treasure BujjingoHow does government policy translate into real opportunities for startups?We’re exc...
08/07/2026

Meet the Panelist | Treasure Bujjingo

How does government policy translate into real opportunities for startups?

We’re excited to welcome Treasure Bujjingo, Acting Team Lead, Industry 4.0+ Bureau at the Science, Technology & Innovation Secretariat, Office of the President, to the Founder Focus: Decoding Uganda’s FY2026/27 Budget panel.

Drawing on her experience in engineering, emerging technologies, and national innovation policy, Treasure will unpack how this year’s budget shapes the future of innovation, investment, and startup growth in Uganda.

Join us as we decode the budget through the lens of founders.

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