Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (MTIC) Acceleration Program for Growth Stage Startups

About this opportunity

A 3-month government-backed accelerator in Uganda for growth-stage startups across FinTech, ICT, Mobility, Agriculture, Healthcare and related sectors. You get mentorship, investor introductions, technology credits worth over $600,000, and a Demo Day—but you must already be generating revenue and have investor interest.

Who can apply

• Legally registered and operating in Uganda
• Growth-stage startup with demonstrated revenue and customer base
• Annual revenue approximately 500 million Uganda Shillings (guideline; lower revenues may apply)
• At least one previous fundraising, investor interest, or ongoing investor talks
• Full-time committed team with relevant qualifications
• Operating in FinTech, ICT, Mobility, Consumer Business (Cohort 2) OR Agriculture, AgriTech, Healthcare, HealthTech (Cohort 3)
• Willing to receive coaching and committed to learning

Not eligible

• Early-stage or pre-revenue ventures
• Startups without existing investor interest or previous fundraising

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Full eligibility wording from the listing

Legally registered and operating in Uganda, annual revenue approximately 500 million Uganda Shillings (guideline; companies below this may apply). Growth-stage startups only—not early-stage or pre-revenue ventures.

Documents you will need

• Online application form with all requested details completed
• Detailed pitch deck
• Evidence of legal registration and operating status in Uganda
• Financial records or revenue documentation (approximately 500 million Uganda Shillings annual revenue)
• Details of previous fundraising or investor interest
• Team composition and qualifications
• Business plan or growth strategy

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How to apply, step by step

1. Visit the official programme page and select the application link for your cohort (Cohort 2 for FinTech/ICT/Mobility/Consumer Business; Cohort 3 for Agriculture/AgriTech/Healthcare/HealthTech)
2. Complete the online application form with all requested fields; the programme recommends completing every field
3. Prepare and submit your detailed pitch deck as part of the application
4. Submit before the application deadline (check the programme website as no fixed deadline is published; applications typically roll on a first-come basis)

How applications are selected

What reviewers look for

• The jury assesses investor readiness: they want startups already in conversation with or backed by external investors, not those starting fundraising from scratch
• Revenue traction matters more than sector novelty: you need demonstrable customers and revenue, even if below 500 million Uganda Shillings
• Team commitment is non-negotiable: reviewers look for full-time founders and key staff, not part-time operations
• Growth trajectory attracts selection: startups showing momentum in customer acquisition and revenue growth rank higher than flat-lined businesses
• Market expansion readiness: the programme prioritises startups capable of and interested in scaling beyond Uganda into regional or global markets

Frequently asked questions

Guide written from the official programme page on 6 November 2026. Funders change their rules, so confirm the details on the official page before you apply.

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