A launchpad
for Uganda's kingdom business entrepreneurs &
Startups
Raising Africa's "Next Gen" Kingdom entrepreneurs
TESTIMONIALS - AVODA Blue Program (2023)
TESTIMONIALS - AVODA Blue Program (2022)
Starting or growing a Christian Business in East Africa?
You've come to The Right Community!
AVODA Institute of Entrepreneurship’s three programs are designed specifically to help Christian entrepreneurs in Uganda raise revenue and investment to become transformative businesses for Christ.
AVODA was born from painstaking research and interviews into over 100 African startups, accelerator programs, and investor networks. AVODA identified 36 specific challenges that African entrepreneurs face today. AVODA’s programs are made to help address these challenges.
AVODA is Uganda’s first NextGen Startup Hub. We recognize that many of Uganda’s entrepreneurs are ready to outgrow the “grant-preneurship” model (i.e. small businesses starting and surviving on small, US$10-50k grants) that has largely defined Africa’s startup ecosystem till now. The “Next Generation” (NextGen) of Uganda’s startups must focus on securing local revenue and international contracts, rather than grants. As a NextGen Startup Hub, AVODA focuses on connecting our students, not only to investors and donors, but to local and international clients.
AVODA's Kingdom Vision for Africa
With 680 million Christians and counting, Africa is rapidly becoming the “global center of Christianity”. However, Africa’s Christian businesses are not only under-served in customized business education and business funding, they are yet to be made fully aware of their historic opportunity to build the Kingdom of God in and through Africa.
AVODA’s vision is to equip Africa’s Christian businesses with the practical tools, necessary resources, and Kingdom-driven community to make revenue and impact for Christ, both locally and globally.
What to Expect from AVODA Institute's Three Programs
AVODA Green
- Length: 1-2 weeks
- Time: 6-8PM, Monday-Friday
- Location: AVODA Group Offices UG
- Full Fee: 350,000 UGX
- Perks:
- Cash prize for best ideas
- Free one-on-one coaching sessions with AVODA experts
- Free and full membership to AVODA Agòra during program
- Discount for AVODA Blue amounting to the full fee of AVODA Green
AVODA Blue
- Length:4 months
- Cohort 1: Jan-Jun
- Cohort 2: Aug-Dec
- Time: 5:45-8:00PM, Tuesday-Thursday
- Location: AVODA Group Offices UG
- Full Fee: UGX 2, 812,500/= (Early Bird Scholarships Available)
- Perks:
- Connections to AVODA Investors when you hit your annual sales target
- Sell your products to AVODA Group’s many global clients.
- Certificate of Entrepreneurship
- 12 months of hands-on, one-on-one coaching sessions with AVODA experts
- Free, powerful marketing (social media, videos, publications, etc.)
- Free and full membership to AVODA Agòra during the programme
- Various scholarships available (see below)
AVODA Agòra
- Length: Monthly & yearly memberships
- Time: Open 9AM-5PM, Monday-Friday
- Location: AVODA Group Offices UG
- Monthly Fee: 350,000 UGX
- Annual Fee: 3.95 million UGX
- Perks:
- One-on-one coaching sessions with AVODA experts at discount
- Free, high-speed wifi
- Free, guaranteed power supply
- Access to the AVODA Library
- Big discounts to other AVODA programs and events
NOTE: The AVODA Institute serves startups with under $300k of sales per year, or under $1 million in valuation. For startups with larger sales or valuations, see the AVODA Silver Program under the AVODA Consultancy.
The AVODA Library collects some of the best selling business and Christian books around the world. Our growing library has over a hundred books on Economics, Leadership, Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Personal Development, Christian Life, Christian Doctrine, and many other topics.
Located at the very heart of Kampala!
Meet our Excellent Instructors
More information about the AVODA Blue Program
Scholarships & Grants
Scholarships for the full AVODA Blue programme:
- UGX 500,000/= : The first 5 accepted candidates will receive 500,000 Shillings if they pay the deposit by December 16th, 2023.
- UGX 200,000/= : Entrepreneurs who apply and pay the registration fees 45 days prior to the program’s start will receive 200,000 Shillings.
- 200,000 Shillings [In addition to the ones above]
– Refer a candidate
– The candidate APPLIES, is ACCEPTED, and PAYS for the REGISTRATION.
Entry requirements
Our admissions criteria focus on whether the applicant has an entrepreneurial spirit, a teachable character, and strategic mindset.
Other admission criteria are:
- English proficiency
- Application Form
- 1 admission interviews
Please note that these criteria do not apply to applicants who are applying solely for the AVODA Green program.
More facts that make AVODA unique for students and investors
The AVODA Group Advantage
AVODA Institute of Entrepreneurship is a member of AVODA Group, a Japan-based strategic consulting firm that serves various global clients, including banks and governments.
This provides our entrepreneurs with a massive strategic advantage, giving them world-class exposure, and allowing them to seek business contracts with large overseas clientele.
The AVICS Advantage
One of the biggest challenges for African entrepreneurs is the high interest rates of commercial loans and micro-finance credit.
The AVODA Interest & Credit Score (AVICS) system uses an algorithm to track students’ tuition payment history, grades, daily punctuality, and more to produce accurate and favorable interest rate recommendations for investors who want to provide loans to our entrepreneurs.
The AVODA Fund Advantage
The AVODA Institute can invest into its entrepreneurs from its US-based partner, AVODA Fund. This allows AVODA Institute to invest into its entrepreneurs at sub-market rates, using the AVICS system to assess each entrepreneur’s credit-worthiness.
Program Overview
Launch & Grow Your Business in a Faith-Driven Community of Purposeful Entrepreneurs
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” — African Proverb.
“Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.” — Romans 14:19
Launch & Grow Your Business in a Faith-Driven Community of Purposeful Entrepreneurs
The AVODA Blue Program is back, and this time, we’re going farther together. In this August cohort, we’re inviting you into a kingdom-minded community of like-hearted entrepreneurs walking in unity toward sustainable impact.
Over the course of 4 months of in-class business training followed by a graduation, and then 12 months of milestone-based venture building, you’ll gain the tools, strategies, and accountability to master customer acquisition, navigate market access, build a business that lasts, and experience even more growth through hands-on support, mentoring, and community.
Your AVODA Blue experience is intentionally designed to help you build, grow, and scale your venture in a supportive, high-trust community:
🔹 Phase 1: In-Class Business Training (4 Months)
Over four months, you’ll engage in deep, hands-on learning:
• 11 content-rich modules delivered over 16 weeks
• 75+ hours of lectures, workshops, and group sessions
• One-on-one coaching with experienced business experts (at least 16 hours)
• A clear focus on customer acquisition, strategy, and market access
🔹 Graduation:
At the end of the 4 months, you’ll graduate from the in-class phase, equipped with a stronger business foundation and community of Entrepreneurs ready to go the distance with you.
🔹 Phase 2: Milestone-Based Venture Building (12 Months)
• After your classroom journey, you’ll continue building your business with real traction:
• Monthly one-on-one sessions tailored to your venture
• Industry-specific workshops and support
• Business coaching to guide your scale-up journey
• Mentorship and monthly follow-ups to keep you on track
• Free guest lectures from experienced entrepreneurs and professionals
• Business-based credit building — access business growth support tied to your progress
↳ Exclusive Program Perks
• Access to AVODA Spaces A place to think, work, and collaborate; shared and dedicated workspaces, community events and networking, and a hub of productivity and innovation
• Behavior-Based Credit Building Because consistency builds trust, and trust builds businesses, we’ll help you be financially accountable by helping you learn to manage money wisely; be time accountable through cultivating a disciplined execution culture; and communication accountable, helping you grow as a clear and confident leader
• Discounts on AVODA’s Paid Programs & Masterclasses
• Free access to expert-led sessions throughout the year
• Platforms to sell your products to AVODA Group’s extensive global network
• A Certificate of Entrepreneurship upon graduation
• Free one-on-one coaching sessions with AVODA experts
• Powerful marketing support, on social media, videos, publications, and more
• Full membership to AVODA Agòra during the program
• Scholarships available for eligible participants
Unmatched return on investment, experience real, lasting transformation for your business and your journey as an entrepreneur.
