Empowering Uganda's Next Generation
of Innovators
The Youth Startup Academy Uganda is an incubation programme implemented by Hive Colab and financed by the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME). Through training, mentorship and consulting, we have supported over 1,100 young entrepreneurs across every region of Uganda to build businesses that create jobs and last.
$4.2M+
Capital Deployed
120+
Startups Funded
450
Platform Mentors
How It Works
Our Accelerator Process
A streamlined journey designed to take your venture from novice to global scale within 12 months.
Application
Submit your innovation review by our selection experts.
Cohort Selection
Join a select group of 15 founders for intensive evaluation.
Acceleration
Hands-on mentorship, capital access, and market acceleration.
Funding & Exit
Structured funding and pathways to Series A readiness.
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Active Opportunities
Strategic calls open for applications right now.
Health-Tech Uganda Accelerator 2026
Funding and mentorship for startups solving diagnostics and supply chain challenges across early-stage Africa.
Agri-Gen Innovation Fund
Providing solutions using AI technology to improve and enhance supply chain optimization.
Apply NowFinTech Inclusion Grant
Expands financial services to underserved populations across Uganda.
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