Build. Validate. Launch.
Empowering African entrepreneurs through programs, mentorship, and strong community networks.
About the Course
Startup School Kenya - Founder Track is a national online training program for early-stage Kenyan entrepreneurs looking to turn innovative ideas into scalable ventures.
Over 8 weeks, you will learn how to validate your startup idea, build a minimum viable product (MVP), design your business model, and prepare to pitch for funding in the Kenya Startup Challenge — a national showcase for top-performing founders.
If you are a first-time founder or startup team building for impact, this is your starting point.
What You Will Learn
Gain the essential skills to take your startup from a rough concept to a pitch-ready venture.
Clarify Your Purpose
Define your startup's purpose and establish a strong founder-market fit.
Validate Customer Problems
Use lean startup methods to validate real customer problems before you build.
Build and Test an MVP
Learn how to build and test a Minimum Viable Product to gather crucial feedback.
Design a Business Model
Design a robust business and revenue model using the Business Model Canvas.
Develop a Go-To-Market Plan
Create a strategy for customer acquisition and reaching early adopters.
Navigate Legal & Compliance
Understand legal registration, IP protection, and compliance in Kenya.
Course Programmes
An 8-week journey covering every critical stage of building a startup.
Design Thinking
Market Validation
MVP Building & Testing
Business Model & Value Proposition
Go-To-Market Strategy
Revenue, Pricing & Unit Economics
Pitch Preparation & Storytelling
Legal & Regulatory Compliance
Your Startup Journey, Accelerated
By the end of the course, you'll walk away with a validated idea, a tested MVP, and a go-to-market plan ready for launch. You'll gain the credibility, investor-readiness, and community support to turn your startup into a fundable, scalable venture.
What You Will Get
- Access to the Startup School Kenya LMS
- Toolkits: Lean Canvas, pitch deck templates, MVP checklist, legal/IP guides
- Assignments & progress tracking
- Opportunity to enter the Kenya Startup Challenge
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