The largest gathering of the
Startup Ecosystem
in Uganda.
This year’s KIW will be hosted as primarily a virtual event under the theme, Recovery. Resilience. Innovation: Innovation and Entrepreneurship as a tool for the youth“. The three day event, taking place on Nov 26th – Nov 28th will look to achieve the following:
Explore ways in which SMEs can recover from the C-19 pandemic and operate in a post covid economy.
Highlight the ways in which various ecosystem stakeholders (ESOs, government, academic bodies, investors etc) can contribute to these recovery efforts.
Highlight and showcase entrepreneurs and startups already showing resilience and innovation when tackling the pandemic and it's effects.
Team Lead, Outbox & Chairperson, Startup Uganda
General Partner, Kepple Africa Ventures, Investor
Startup Engagement Associate at NTF IV Uganda and #FastTrackTech projects, UN - International Trade Centre
Community Lead, Design Hub Kampala & Vice Chairperson, Startup Uganda
Digital Country Lead, UNCDF
Managing Partner, Bid Network, Investor
Partner, SeedStars Africa Ventures, Investor
Vice President of Investment at Future Hub, Investor
General Partner & Co-founder of Future Africa, Co-founder Andela & Flutterwave
Founder & CEO, Raintree Farms & Co-founder Hive Colab
Launch Event [10:00 ]
Opening remarks – Chairperson Startup Uganda
The resilience of entrepreneurs in Uganda | A video showcase
Key Note: An ecosystem approach to fostering the resilience and recovery of the Ugandan entreprenuer
Panel conversation: An ecosystem approach to fostering the resilience and recovery of the Ugandan entrepreneur
Official kickoff of KIW’20
End of launch event [12:00]
Building resilient ecosystems and startups: Learnings from advanced ecosystems
Speaker: Norhizam Abdul Kadir, VP, Growth and Ecosystem Development, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)
The role of NGOs in market creating innovation
Speaker: The Innovation Village
3D Pottery Sessions | Tailoring | Capentry
The path towards a Startup Act for Uganda
Key note (20mins)
Discussion: Opportunities for recovery and growth for the Ugandan Entrepreneur
Key note [20 min]
UGEFA GREEN DAY | Key Note: Setting The Scene – Financing Uganda’s Green Economy Through Entrepreneurial Solutions
UGEFA GREEN DAY | Key Note: Setting The Scene – Financing Uganda’s Green Economy Through Entrepreneurial Solutions
Video interlude
UGEFA GREEN DAY | Practitioner Dialogue: Banking On Smes For An Inclusive, Resilient Economy In Uganda
What should the next decade look like for the Ugandan Entrepreneur?
Key Note (20 Mins)
Panel Discussion [40 min]
UGEFA GREEN DAY | Practitioner Lab – Tapping Into Green-Climate Finance As A Financial Institution In Uganda
UGEFA GREEN DAY | Future Outlook – Aligning the Ecosystem with Green Opportunities
Innovation hubs: Rethinking business models, sustainability, impact [Key note 50 min]
Panel Discussion [40 min]
Evening Wind Downs
Fireside Chat
Discussion: Rethinking the approach to startup financing
Key Note [20 min]
Video interlude
Rethinking the approach to startup financing
Panel conversation
Innovation for Humanitarian Response and Development
Panel discussion
UGEFA Practitioner Lab: Delivering Growth Capital To Green Smes Through Tailored Financial Solutions
Communication and MSMEs: What needs to change with the new normal?
Panel Discussion
Closing Event and Startup Uganda Awards
Evening Wind Downs
Closing concert / Party (Sponsored by SafeBoda)
