TechWings Africa is a 6-month, fully sponsored program designed to support African tech professionals who want to deepen their entrepreneurial skills, gain exposure to real startup environments, or build ventures of their own. Funded by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) and run by Tunga Academy, the initiative focuses on participants based in Kenya and Uganda who are ready to commit to a structured, practical learning and building journey.
Program Snapshot
- 6-month, fully sponsored entrepreneurship track
- Focused on African tech professionals in Kenya and Uganda
- Supported by Tunga Academy and funded by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA)
- Combines training, mentorship, startup experience, and venture-building support
- Designed to help participants either:
- Clarify and explore entrepreneurial paths
- Gain startup experience inside existing companies
- Launch and grow their own tech startups
Program Structure & Tracks
Build Now Track – Launch a Startup
- Intended for tech professionals with:
- A strong, validated startup idea
- Clear commitment to turn the idea into a registered business
- Duration:
- 1-week launch bootcamp (half-day sessions)
- Followed by 5 months of intensive venture-building support
- Core components:
- Launch Bootcamp:
- Focus on practical startup fundamentals
- Emphasis on soft skills and immediate application
- StartHub Coaching:
- Bi-weekly sessions with a professional coach
- Accountability, problem-solving, and growth planning
- Access to Investors & Founders:
- Exposure to investors and experienced founders
- Mentorship around scaling and fundraising
- Launch Bootcamp:
- Expected outcomes:
- Launch of a registered, revenue-generating early-stage startup
- Contribution to job creation and the broader African tech ecosystem
Future Founders Track – Prepare for Venture Launch
- Aimed at tech professionals who:
- Have an entrepreneurial mindset
- Need a structured pathway to develop and validate a business idea
- Duration:
- 1 month of intensive training
- Followed by 5 months of personalized mentorship
- Core components:
- 1-Month Intensive Program:
- Cohort-based learning with around 30 peers
- Focus on early-stage business development steps
- 5-Month Mentorship via Tunga Academy:
- One-on-one career and entrepreneurial guidance
- Support in refining professional direction and venture strategy
- 1-Month Intensive Program:
- Expected outcomes:
- A well-defined business model
- Customer validation through interviews and field work
- A ready-to-execute plan for a future tech venture
Mentorship & Support
- Access to a structured mentorship ecosystem:
- Mentorship Marketplace (via VC4A):
- Open to bootcamp graduates
- Connection with experienced mentors across industries
- One-on-One Mentorship:
- Targeted support for participants actively building startups
- Mentorship Marketplace (via VC4A):
- Focus areas:
- Clarifying entrepreneurial direction
- Expanding professional networks
- Strengthening leadership and startup readiness
- Overall goal:
- Turn promising ideas and talent into viable, scalable ventures with guided support
Learning & Experience Outcomes
Participants can expect to:
- Learn entrepreneurial skills from specialized trainers
- Gain hands-on exposure in African startup environments (where relevant)
- Work closely with founders, mentors, and peers
- Either:
- Build their own venture, or
- Contribute to the growth of existing startups
- Develop practical competencies around:
- Business modelling
- Customer validation
- Execution planning
- Soft skills and professional development
Eligibility & Participant Profile
- Target audience:
- Motivated, ambitious tech professionals
- Based in Kenya or Uganda
- Key criteria:
- Willingness and ability to commit to a 6-month program
- Strong interest in entrepreneurship and solving real problems
- Comfort working in collaborative, team-oriented settings
- Suitable for:
- Aspiring founders
- Early-stage builders
- Tech professionals exploring startup careers
Ways to Engage
As a Participant
- Join the program to:
- Start or sharpen an entrepreneurial journey
- Validate ideas and build a venture roadmap
- Connect with a network of founders, mentors, and peers
As a Startup
- Opportunities to:
- Host program participants as tech talent
- Gain support from motivated developers and tech professionals
- Integrate participants into ongoing projects or product teams
As a Mentor
- Opportunities to:
- Share expertise with emerging founders
- Guide participants across technical, business, or leadership topics
- Contribute to the growth of the African startup ecosystem
Application Timeline & Practical Details
- Application deadline:
- All applications close on 30 November 2025
- Program start:
- Launch timing is communicated by the organizers following selection and onboarding
- Cost:
- The program is fully sponsored for participants, with funding support from the Austrian Development Agency (ADA)
TechWings Africa positions itself as a structured, mentored pathway for African tech professionals in Kenya and Uganda who want to deepen their entrepreneurial capabilities, test ideas in real-world contexts, and either build or support growth-oriented startups, all within a time-bound and fully sponsored program framework.