Code to Capital Summit 2026
Building Uganda's Technology Investment Culture
Every great economic shift begins with a collision of worlds. For years, Uganda's brilliant software engineers, product designers, and student innovators have been quietly building solutions in isolation, coding powerful applications to solve local challenges. Yet brilliant code alone rarely transforms an economy; it needs fuel, direction, and capital.
On the other side of the room sit Uganda's traditional business leaders, institutional bankers, family offices, and investors holding capital looking for high-impact avenues. The Code to Capital Summit 2026 exists to break down those walls, connecting developers, founders, business executives, investors, banks, and policymakers to shape the future of technology and innovation together.
The benchmark
The Built in Uganda 100
To build true prestige and lasting value, we are launching an annual benchmark of excellence: The Built in Uganda 100. Modeled after world-class lists that command global respect, being named to the Built in Uganda 100 is the definitive mark of quality for local innovation. On 29 August 2026, the summit will proudly unveil the inaugural list, highlighting the nation's most promising startups.
Selected trailblazers receive
- Feature in the Built in Uganda 2026 publication
- A professional founder profile and featured founder video
- Exclusive exposure to investors, commercial banks, and corporate leaders
- Live stage demo and inclusion in the Built in Uganda Stories media series
Selection criteria
- Solving a real, pressing problem.
- Possessing a working product, prototype, or active solution.
- Founded or actively operating within Uganda.
- Demonstrating bold innovation, scalability, and readiness for national exposure.
Who we are looking for
Visionary teams building across these sectors:
The fine print
Terms & Conditions for selection
To maintain the high prestige and credibility of the Built in Uganda 100, all applicants must agree to the following:
Branded Presence & Material Contribution
To ensure a unified, professional aesthetic at the summit on 29th August 2026, every selected brand is required to have a dedicated physical presence backed by standardized event branding materials. Each participating brand contributes UGX 270,000 to cover these specific venue production and setup costs.
Verification and Authenticity
All information and project descriptions submitted must be truthful and accurate. Startups must possess a functional MVP, prototype, or live product. Misrepresentation leads to immediate disqualification.
Intellectual Property and Media Rights
Participating startups retain 100% ownership of their IP. Founders grant event organizers perpetual rights to use company logos, founder portraits, and descriptions for promotional materials and press features.
Attendance and Active Participation
At least one core founder or executive representative must be physically present in Kampala, Uganda, on 29th August 2026 to showcase the solution and engage with investors.
Apply now
Startup registration
Apply to be featured in the inaugural Built in Uganda 100. Applications are reviewed by the Code to Capital Selection Committee for interviews, product verification, media profiling, and summit participation.
Partnerships
Become a founding partner
Position your organization at the forefront of Uganda's digital transformation. Partnership inquiries are handled directly by our team via phone and email.