Uganda is home to over 1,200 registered startups and at the heart of this growing innovation ecosystem is Hive Colab. We are thrilled to share that Hive Colab has been listed as one of Africa’s Innovation Powerhouses, featured alongside some of the most transformative tech ecosystems shaping the future of the continent. We stand proudly alongside trailblazers like CcHUB (Nigeria), iHub (Kenya), and MEST Africa (Ghana), and other iconic spaces that are nurturing bold ideas, empowering talent, and attracting global capital.

Why This Recognition Matters

As Uganda’s first innovation hub, Hive Colab has been a pioneer in championing entrepreneurship, digital inclusion, and social impact. At Hive Colab, we’ve always believed in the power of local solutions for global challenges. From empowering women and youth to accelerating startups such as Easy Matatu and ChapChap

that are changing lives through technology. Our work is rooted in community, collaboration, and inclusivity, helping startups scale solutions in digital finance, mobility, health, agriculture, and more.

A Catalyst for Innovation in Uganda

What sets Hive Colab apart is our commitment to underserved communities, women, and youth. We don’t just offer co-working space we build capacity, connect founders to investors, and co-create sustainable impact with local and global partners. Being recognized in this list is not only a celebration of our journey, but a call to deepen our impact and keep unlocking the full potential of Uganda’s digital economy. It also confirms what we’ve always believed: innovation thrives where purpose meets opportunity.

As Featured In: "Africa’s Innovation Powerhouses: 10+ Tech Hubs Transforming Business"

“HIVE COLAB – Kampala, Uganda. Uganda’s first innovation space. Accelerated Easy Matatu and ChapChap. Building Uganda’s digital future one startup at a time.”

The future is collaborative, inclusive, and tech-driven and Hive Colab is proud to be leading the charge.

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