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Open Source • East Africa • Global Impact

AcceleratingUganda'sOpen SourceFuture

From prototype to production, from local innovation to global foundations. We bridge the gap between brilliant Ugandan developers and the world's most prestigious open source ecosystems.

3 Stages
Sandbox → Incubation → Graduation
Community
Mentorship & Growth
Preparing projects for adoption by:
CNCFApache FoundationLinux Foundation
Our Mission

Bridging LocalInnovationto Global Impact

We provide the infrastructure, mentorship, and pathways needed to transform promising Ugandan open source projects into globally recognized, foundation-ready software that serves both local and international communities.

3
Stage Process
Sandbox to Graduation
Open Source
Always Free & Open
🇺🇬
Uganda First
Global Reach
24/7
Community
Support & Mentorship

Core Services

Project Acceleration

Technical and community readiness assessments with roadmaps to reach foundation standards.

Code quality evaluation
Security posture review
Contributor process setup
Release automation

Infrastructure Support

Lightweight hosting, CI/CD runners, container registry access, and documentation hosting.

Mentorship & Growth

Pairing maintainers with experienced mentors and contributor onboarding programs.

Foundation Pathway

Gap analysis and application preparation for global foundations like CNCF, Apache, and Linux Foundation.

Project Journey

1

Sandbox

Validate idea and initial codebase

Prototype • Basic README • 1-2 Contributors
2

Incubation

Grow contributors & produce regular releases

Active Community • CI/CD • Release Cadence
3

Graduation

Ready for foundation adoption

Governance • Multiple Maintainers • Foundation Ready
Project Categories

Types of ProjectsWe Support

From community-focused solutions to commercial open source ventures, we accelerate projects that create meaningful impact for African communities and address the needs of technologically underserved populations worldwide.

Project Categories

Community Impact

Solutions that directly address local challenges and improve daily life in African communities

Underserved Technology

Bridging the digital divide with solutions for areas lacking technological infrastructure

Commercial Open Source

Sustainable business models built on open source foundations with clear commercial viability

Foundation Track

Projects with potential for adoption by major open source foundations and global communities

Community Impact

Solutions that directly address local challenges and improve daily life in African communities

Healthcare Access

Telemedicine platforms, health record systems, and diagnostic tools for remote areas

Serving 50K+ patients in rural Uganda

Agricultural Innovation

Crop monitoring, weather prediction, and market access platforms for smallholder farmers

Increased crop yields by 30% for 10K farmers

Education Technology

Offline learning platforms, local language content, and skills training systems

Reaching students in 200+ schools

Transportation Solutions

Public transport optimization, ride-sharing for rural areas, logistics platforms

Reducing commute times by 40% in Kampala

What We Look For

Our acceptance criteria ensures we support projects with the greatest potential for sustainable growth and meaningful community impact.

Open Source First

Core functionality must be open source with transparent development

Local Impact

Addresses real challenges faced by African communities or global underserved populations

Technical Excellence

Well-architected code, proper documentation, and sustainable development practices

Community Potential

Ability to attract contributors and build sustainable community around the project

Scalable Vision

Clear roadmap for growth, whether commercial success or foundation adoption

Ugandan Connection

Founded by Ugandan developers or addressing East African challenges

Ready to Submit Your Project?

Whether you're building the next breakthrough in agricultural technology, creating solutions for offline environments, or developing commercial open source products, we want to hear from you.

48hrs
Initial Review
1-2 weeks
Technical Assessment
30 days
Community Integration
3+ months
Active Acceleration