Agenda
3-Day Program
A clear flow from team formation and idea selection to building, pitching, and awards. Times below are a solid structure; you can edit them to match your venue schedule.
Day 1 • 27 March 2026
Team Building and Idea Selection| Time | Session | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | Registration and Check-in | Badges, Wi-Fi, workspace setup |
| 4:15 PM | Opening and Briefing | Rules, judging criteria, expectations |
| 4:30 PM | Problem Statements and Idea Pitches | FinTech, AgriTech, HealthTech focus |
| 5:00 PM | Team Formation | 3–5 members, balanced skills |
| 5:30 PM | Idea Validation and Lock-in | Mentor feedback, scope and plan |
| 6:00 PM | Close Day 1 | Teams ready for build day |
Day 2 • 28 March 2026
Build Day and Mentorship| Time | Session | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | Kickoff and Sprint Planning | Feature prioritization, roles |
| 9:30 AM | Build Session 1 | Code, design, integrations |
| 1:00 PM | Lunch Break | Networking with mentors |
| 2:00 PM | Build Session 2 | Testing, refinement, demo prep |
| 4:30 PM | Pitch Deck Workshop | Problem, solution, market, demo |
| 5:30 PM | Demo Readiness Check | Dry run, final mentor feedback |
| 6:00 PM | Close Day 2 | MVP and pitch draft ready |
Day 3 • 29 March 2026
Panel, Pitching, Awards| Time | Session | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | Panel Discussion | Building startups from Mbarara |
| 11:00 AM | Final Pitch Preparation | Pitch deck and demo setup |
| 11:30 AM | Pitch Presentations | 5 min pitch, 3 min Q&A each |
| 12:30 PM | Judges Deliberation | Networking break |
| 1:00 PM | Awards Ceremony | Winners announced and recognized |
| 2:00 PM | Closing Remarks | Next steps and community support |
| 2:30 PM | Networking and Media | Photos, interviews, connections |