Counting down to Nairobi
The Matchmaking Fair
Where Africa's tech talent meets real opportunity.
A TechWings Africa programme · delivered in partnership with
Tunga
VC4A
Tunga Academy
StartHub
Austrian Development AgencyTwo events
Nairobi & Kampala
Monday, 24 August 2026
Boabox, Muthangari Drive · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (EAT).
- Cohort 1 graduation & Cohort 2 orientation
- Investor Readiness with Ernesto Spruyt
- Build Now pitches + two matchmaking rounds
Thursday, 27 August 2026
StartHub Offices, Kampala · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (EAT).
- Cohort 1 graduation & Cohort 2 orientation
- Investor Readiness with VC4A
- Build Now pitches + internship interest
Nairobi · Mon 24 Aug 2026 · Boabox, Muthangari Drive
The run of the day
Arrival, breakfast & registration
A relaxed check-in over breakfast before proceedings start. (30 min)
Opening & welcome remarks
(10 min)
Cohort 1 graduation ceremony
Certificates awarded to Future Founders & Build Now participants. (50 min)
Welcome & orientation for incoming Cohort 2
(15 min)
Investor Readiness session
Delivered by Ernesto Spruyt (Tunga Academy). (45 min)
Build Now pitch session
Founders pitch to investors & ecosystem players, facilitated by StartHub. (60 min)
Structured matchmaking — Round 1
Future Founders × startups seeking technical talent. (30 min)
Lunch & ecosystem mixer
Informal networking with all cohorts, startups, investors & partners. (60 min)
Structured matchmaking — Round 2
Continued introductions & follow-up conversations. (45 min)
Closing remarks & departure
(15 min)
Investor Readiness · Keynote
“The talent is here. The work is out there. The fair is where they finally meet.”
Ernesto Spruyt
Founder, Tunga & Tunga Academy
Kampala · Thu 27 Aug 2026 · StartHub Offices, Kampala
The run of the day
Arrival, breakfast & registration
A relaxed check-in over breakfast before proceedings start. (30 min)
Opening & welcome remarks
(10 min)
Cohort 1 graduation ceremony
Certificates awarded to Future Founders & Build Now participants; welcome statement for incoming Cohort 2. (50 min)
Welcome & orientation for incoming Cohort 2
(15 min)
Investor Readiness session
Delivered by VC4A for Build Now participants (in-person or hybrid). (45 min)
Build Now pitch session
Founders pitch to investors & ecosystem players, facilitated by StartHub. (60 min)
Structured matchmaking — Round 1
Future Founders × startups; internship expressions of interest collected. (30 min)
Lunch & ecosystem mixer
Informal networking with refreshments; all cohorts, startups, investors & partners. (60 min)
Structured matchmaking — Round 2
Continued introductions & follow-up conversations. (45 min)
Closing remarks & departure
StartHub hosts on their premises and leads day-of logistics alongside the Tunga Academy team. (15 min)
Programme participants
Confirm your spot & matchmaking preferences
For Future Founders Cohort 1 participants confirming attendance and matchmaking preferences.
Nairobi 24 Aug · Kampala 27 Aug · Free to attend
Come get matched
Whether you're graduating, pitching, hiring or investing — this is the room to be in. TechWings Africa · Tunga Academy · ADA Grant 2550-07/2024.