Scout startups in Kampala

Learn where early startup activity happens in Kampala and how to turn local context into a stronger scouting practice.

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Startup ecosystem standing

Where Kampala ranks

Rankings that list Kampala
Ranking	Edition	Position	Since last edition	Trust	What it measures
Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities)	2025	#301	No prior edition	B	Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate

Positions as published in each edition. The ranking name opens its method and trust notes, the edition opens the full list, and publisher sources are listed below. Trust grades cover method, transparency and whether places are paid for.

21 organizations with a profile

Who's based in Kampala

Incubators 10

Incubator

The Innovation Village

Nurturing innovation for social and economic transformation.

Incubator

TechBuzz Hub

Empowering young entrepreneurs in Uganda.

Incubator

HIVE COLAB

Empowering tech entrepreneurs in Uganda.

The 3 most prominent of 10. Browse all incubators

Accelerators 6

Accelerator

StartHub Africa

StartHub Africa is an entrepreneurship ecosystem in East Africa, empowering local entrepreneurs through training, incubation, and funding support.…

Accelerator

AVODA Institute of Entrepreneurship

Empowering Christian entrepreneurs in Uganda.

Accelerator

United Social Ventures

Empowering African entrepreneurs and social startups.

The 3 most prominent of 6. Browse all accelerators

Investors 5

Investor

Pearl Capital Partners

Impact investment in East African agribusiness.

Investor

Inua Capital

Empowering Ugandan SMEs for growth and impact.

Investor

First Circle Capital

Seeding the next fintech generation in Africa.

The 3 most prominent of 5. Browse all investors

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Founders

Raising in Kampala

Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.

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Finding startups in Kampala

Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.

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Scouts

Scouting in Kampala

Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.

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Questions about Kampala

How does Kampala rank as a startup ecosystem?

Its best position is #301 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).

How many startup investors are based in Kampala?

Superscout has profiles for 5 investors based in Kampala, including Pearl Capital Partners, Inua Capital and First Circle Capital.

Are there accelerators or incubators in Kampala?

Yes. Superscout lists 6 accelerators and 10 incubators based there, including StartHub Africa and The Innovation Village.

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