The Startup Ecosystem of Uganda
Uganda boasts 1 city in the top 1000 and is one of Eastern Africa’s best countries for setting up a startup.
COUNTRY RANKING
Since 2022, Uganda lost 4 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 101st worldwide.
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The Startup Ecosystem in Uganda
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Uganda’s startup scene is best represented in Fintech, Software and Data, and in and Foodtech.
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 |
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Notable Startups in Uganda
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Successful Fintech startups in Uganda
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Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 20 startups for Fintech.
In Eastern Africa, Uganda's Software and Data is in top 88. Uganda has a concentration of about 20 of the region's total Software and Data startups that are represented on our map.
Our database contains 18 for Foodtech in Uganda.
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