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Rwanda. Launched 1 June 2026

Kigali

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Our first chapter, launched on 1 June 2026. A close group of founders who like how easy Rwanda makes it to start and run a company.

Chapter leads

  • Songa Achille

    City Lead

  • To be announced

    Partnership Lead

  • Edmond Gihozo

    Community Lead

Community

39 members

Founders, operators and investors in Kigali.

Next up

Monthly virtual session

Every month

Sectors

GovtechFintechTourismManufacturing

For founders expanding into Kigali

What people build here, what the city is good at, what it needs, and how we can help you get set up.

What Kigali builds

  • Government tech and public digital services
  • Payments across borders
  • Tourism and hospitality platforms

Strengths

  • Very fast company registration
  • Clean, predictable regulation
  • A safe, English-speaking base for expansion

What we need most

  • Seed and pre-seed capital
  • Senior product and engineering talent
  • Regional distribution partners

How we can help

  • Introductions to founders already building in Rwanda
  • Help finding workspace when you arrive
  • A gathering every quarter and a virtual session every month
What to expect

What a Builders Circle night looks like.

These photos are from our Accra launch in June 2026. Kigali gatherings follow the same format: short talks, introductions and plenty of time to talk.

Three members swapping contactsAccra launch, June 2026
A small group deep in conversationAccra launch, June 2026
Guests helping themselves at the buffetAccra launch, June 2026