The Startup Ecosystem of Kampala
Home to 96% of Uganda’s startups, Kampala boasts a vibrant startup ecosystem that is ranked 462 in the world.
CITY RANKING
While Kampala decreased by 93 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Uganda remained stable at 1 nationally since 2021.
National Ranking
In Uganda
Regional Ranking
In Eastern Africa
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Kampala
Global Rank
Kampala is ranked within the top 500 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Kampala’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 168 and in Ecommerce & Retail, and Social & Leisure. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Uganda - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 462nd - 93 | 0.856 | 0.27 | 0.15 | 0.43 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Kampala
Startups
Successful Fintech startups in Kampala
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 20 startups for Fintech.
In Eastern Africa, Kampala's Ecommerce & Retail is in top 315. Kampala has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Ecommerce & Retail startups that are represented on our map.
Social & Leisure is ranked 338th in the world. Our database contains 17 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Kampala's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Kampala there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Ecommerce & Retail, Social & Leisure. These three industries represent about 55% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Kampala.
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National Rank
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Regional Rank
Overview
Kampala is Uganda's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 3rd in Eastern Africa. With a population of 1M - 2M people, Kampala is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including SafeBoda.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Kampala
Accelerators
StartHub Africa (NGO)
RAN Lab (ResilientAfrica Network)
AVODA Institute of Entrepreneurship
Coworking Spaces
VentureLabs Africa
National ICT Innovation Hub
Makerere Innovation and Incubation Center
Organizations
Refactory
Uganda National Council for Science and Technology
Ortus Africa Capital
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