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Idea-stage founders
Validate your idea, understand your customer, and learn what it takes to build a real Kenyan startup before spending big on development.
For Kenyan founders, by Kenyans
Build, launch & scale startup ideas in Kenya.
Jengabiz is a startup incubator helping Kenyan founders validate ideas, build digital products, and become funding-ready with practical mentorship, tools, and community.
Early-stage, idea-stage & student founders
Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu & beyond
Startups supported
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Average growth in 6 months
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Investment readiness score
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Programs per year
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3-month Launch Incubator
Idea to validated Kenyan startup with your first paying customers and investor-ready pitch.
Next Cohort: March 2026
Who we help
Founders at every stage of the journey
Whether you’re sketching your first idea in Nairobi or already onboarding customers across Kenya, Jengabiz helps you move from “thinking” to “building”.
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Early-stage startups
You’ve launched something and have a few users. We help you refine your business model, pricing, and digital infrastructure to grow sustainably.
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Student & campus innovators
Turn class projects and side hustles into serious ventures with guidance tailored to Kenyan university founders.
Programs
Structured paths to launch & scale
Choose a program that fits your stage – from rapid bootcamps to full incubation and accelerator tracks.
Incubator
3-Month Launch Incubator
- Validate your idea with real customers
- Design a business model that works in Kenya
- Set up your digital presence (website + landing page)
- Investor-ready pitch deck & funding roadmap
Accelerator
Growth Accelerator (Scale Track)
- Growth strategy & unit economics
- Funding and investor readiness reviews
- Advanced digital infrastructure & automation
- Legal & compliance guidance in Kenya
Bootcamp
7-Day Startup Bootcamp
- Idea refinement & opportunity sizing
- Rapid prototyping with no-code tools
- Simple landing page & waitlist setup
- Pitch day with feedback from mentors
Solutions
Everything you need to build a modern startup
Beyond training, we offer practical services to get you online, operational, and ready for investors.
Digital Launch Kit
Website or landing page, branded email, and basic analytics set up for your startup using WordPress, Elementor, and modern tools.
Funding Readiness
Pitch deck design, financial modelling, and mock investor reviews tailored to Kenyan angel & VC expectations.
Mentorship & Office Hours
Weekly office hours with experienced founders, operators, and domain experts from Kenya and across Africa.
Business & Compliance Setup
Guidance on registration, KRA, and key compliance steps so you’re credible with partners, customers, and investors.
Customer Validation Sprints
2–3 week sprints to test assumptions, interview customers, and validate whether your idea solves a real Kenyan problem.
Go-to-Market Strategy
Packages to design your launch campaigns, pricing, and distribution, working with the realities of the Kenyan market.
Proof
Founders we’ve helped are shipping & growing
We work closely with Kenyan founders across fintech, e-commerce, agritech, edtech and more.
“Before Jengabiz we had an idea on paper and a WhatsApp group. In three months we built a working MVP, onboarded our first paying customers in Nairobi, and refined our pitch so investors took us seriously.”
First 50 customers in 8 weeks
Shortlisted for a local accelerator
“As a student founder, I didn’t know where to start. The bootcamp helped me validate my idea and build a simple landing page that actually brought in sign-ups from across Kenya.”
Pricing
Transparent plans for different stages
Pricing is in Kenyan Shillings (KES). We keep things founder-friendly with flexible payment options.
Starter
For idea-stage founders testing their first concept.
KES 3,500/month
- Access to founder community & events
- Monthly group mentorship calls
- Resource library & templates
- Discounted digital services
Launch
Ideal for early-stage startups ready to build & launch.
KES 12,500/month
- 3-month incubation program
- 1:1 mentorship & office hours
- Landing page or basic website
- Pitch deck review & practice
- Access to partner perks
Scale
For startups preparing to raise or expand regionally.
From KES 35,000/month
- Growth strategy & analytics setup
- Investor readiness & intros (where relevant)
- Advanced digital systems & automations
- Tailored support from senior mentors
Ready to build your next big Kenyan startup?
Share a few details and we’ll follow up with an intro call and recommendations on the right program for you – no pressure, no jargon.
Contact
Let’s talk about your startup
Tell us where you are in your journey, and we’ll recommend the best way Jengabiz can support you.