Online
WEEKS 1–5 · FROM ANYWHERE
Onboarding and close work with the Flux team to sharpen the business before everyone converges.
- Customer discovery and product direction
- Go-to-market strategy
- Hiring and team building
- Capital strategy
FLUX RESIDENCY · BY BLACK FLUX
Build From Anywhere.
Start 5 weeks from anywhere. Finish 4 weeks together in Kampala.
Applications are currently closed
- PROGRAM LENGTH
- 9 weeks
- COHORT SIZE
- 12 teams
- IN-PERSON HOME
- Kampala
- POTENTIAL INVESTMENT
- US$10K–40K
THE PROGRAM
Nine weeks. Two phases.
A focused program for 12 early-stage teams in fast food, fintech and Web3 — five weeks online from anywhere, then four weeks living and building together in a cohort.
In person
WEEKS 6–9 · KAMPALA, UGANDA
All 12 teams build from one shared space, with direct feedback and time to learn from one another.
- Hands-on workshops
- Founder and trainer sessions
- Cohort work and community
- Closes with Demo Day
THE OFFER
Capital, support, and Acceleration.
US$10K–40K
POTENTIAL INVESTMENT
- Investment range per selected team
- Amount and terms discussed individually
Covered
KAMPALA STAY
- Accommodation and meals
- Dedicated cohort workspace
- Founders cover tickets and transportation
Close support
ACCELERATION
- Product and go-to-market work, hiring, capital & mechanism design
- Workshops and founder sessions
- Feedback, community, and Demo Day
WHERE WE INVEST
Build at the Frontiers of Africa.
We back practical ideas in three fields where better products and stronger systems can make a visible difference.
Fast food (Primary)
The next fast food chains, Better systems designed for the GTM, supply chain ecomonies, access, scalable food.
Fintech (Secondary)
Edge payment economics, Micro finance and neo banking, retail commerce and mobile payments
Web3 (Paused)
The next payments stack, the web3 ai agentic economy, and next-gen DeFi — from neo banks and stablecoins to institutional on-chain markets.
THE TERMS
Everything on the table.
The essentials to know before you apply.
- Investment range
- US$10,000–$40,000 potential investment per selected team
- Investment terms
- Discussed with each team during selection; a residency place does not guarantee investment
- Covered by Flux
- Accommodation, meals, and workspace in during weeks 6–9
- Founder covers
- Own travel tickets and transportation
- Duration
- 9 weeks · 5 online + 4 in person
- Cohort
- 12 teams · all converge in Kampala
GUIDANCE
Learn from people who build.
Our mentors include some of the most influential builders in Business and AI — alongside Leading African C.E.Os.
- Leader 01Profile coming soon
- Leader 02Profile coming soon
- Leader 03Profile coming soon
- Trainer 01Profile coming soon
- Trainer 02Profile coming soon
- Trainer 03Profile coming soon
CURRENT SEASON
The next cohort starts here.
Dates and the application window will appear here when the next season is announced.
Applications are currently closed
BEFORE YOU APPLY
Questions, answered.
Who can apply?
Early-stage teams building in fast food, fintech or Web3. We are selecting 12 teams ready to work online and then join the full cohort in Kampala.
Do I need a finished product?
No. A clear problem, a committed team, and a willingness to learn from real users matter more than a polished launch.
How is the program structured?
Nine weeks total: five weeks online from anywhere, followed by four weeks together in Kampala, ending with Demo Day.
What is covered, and what do founders pay?
Flux covers accommodation, meals, and workspace during the four-week Kampala phase. Founders pay for their own tickets and transportation.
What investment is available?
The potential range is US$10,000–$40,000 per selected team. Amounts and terms are discussed individually; admission is not an automatic investment commitment.
Can I apply while applications are closed?
Applications are accepted only during an open season. This page will show the next application window when it is announced.