There is a new addition to the tech startup ecosystem in Uganda, with TechBuzz Hub launched in Kampala to provide assistance to local companies.
TechBuzz Hub is a collaborative working space focused on youth capacity building and startup development. It offers co-working space and access to business development services such as mentorship, consultancy, incubation, associate networking services, training and seminars.
“Our belief is that we have much positive to offer for the survival of the majority of starting and eventually dying or struggling startups,” said Keneth Twesigye, founder of TechBuzz Hub.
Though the hub started operations in August of last year, it had no physical location at the time. Its operated virtually, offering services like web hosting, design and Bulk SMS.
However, Twesigye said the hub felt it had a greater role to play in bridging the gaps of business technology incubation in Uganda, and finding ways of overcoming barriers to employment, business sustainability and social development.
There are already a number of hubs in Kampala offering similar services, such as Outbox and Hive Colab, but Twesigye said he did not consider them as competition.
“I consider them as experienced members of the ecosystem,” he said. “Competition is…