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Partnership & sponsorship

We offer flexible sponsorship for individuals and organisations who want to back Go in Uganda. Your support keeps meetups free, workshops hands-on and the community growing.
Developers reached
320+
Events hosted
8+
Community projects
5+
Uganda's tech hub
Kampala

Continuous partnership

Recurring monthly sponsorships

Ideal for ongoing partnership and continuous visibility within the community.

Currency
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Bronze Monthly

UGX 75,000

~$20 USD • per month

Entry-level recurring support for individuals and emerging startups.

Included benefits:

  • Small logo on the Kampala Gophers website's dedicated sponsors page
  • Mention in a monthly "Thank You" social post to all our Bronze supporters
  • Verbal acknowledgement as a Bronze Monthly Supporter during opening remarks at one community meetup per quarter
  • Early access to information about upcoming community initiatives
  • 1 complimentary ticket to one paid community workshop or mini-conference every 6 months
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Silver Monthly

UGX 150,000

~$40 USD • per month

Growing visibility and quarterly speaking opportunity for engineering teams.

Included benefits:

  • All Bronze Monthly Supporter benefits included
  • Logo (medium) on the website's dedicated sponsors page and on event-specific pages for regular meetups
  • Individual social media "Thank You" mention with company tag once per quarter
  • Verbal acknowledgement as a Silver Monthly Backer during opening and closing remarks at one community meetup per month
  • A 15-minute speaking slot (lightning talk) at one community meetup per quarter
  • Opportunity to display a small pull-up banner at one physical meetup per quarter
  • 1 complimentary ticket to one paid community workshop or mini-conference per quarter
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Gold Monthly

UGX 350,000

~$95 USD • per month

Strategic partner visibility with hiring access, speaking slots and homepage branding.

Included benefits:

  • All Silver Monthly Backer benefits included
  • Logo (large) prominently displayed on the website (homepage footer and sponsors page) and on standard event materials
  • Dedicated social media post highlighting your organization as a Gold Monthly Partner once per quarter
  • Verbal acknowledgement as a Gold Monthly Partner at all major community events and meetups
  • Opportunity to display a medium-sized banner at all regular physical meetups
  • A 30-minute speaking slot at one community meetup per quarter
  • Option to distribute company branded swag at meetups
  • 2 complimentary tickets to one paid community workshop or mini-conference per quarter
  • Brief company profile featured on the sponsors page of the website
  • Priority consideration for partnership on special community initiatives
Title partner
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Platinum Monthly

UGX 700,000

~$190 USD • per month

Premier community partnership with title co-hosting, keynote slots and newsletter reach.

Included benefits:

  • All Gold Monthly Partner benefits included
  • Prominent logo placement on all Kampala Gophers digital and physical assets (website homepage, event banners, presentations)
  • Exclusive dedicated social media campaign highlighting your organization and its contributions once per quarter
  • Opportunity to co-host or title sponsor one major community event (e.g. annual conference, hackathon) per year
  • Guaranteed 60–120 minutes speaking slot (keynote or featured speaker) at one community meetup or special event per quarter
  • Priority access and prominent display space for a dedicated booth or table at all major physical meetups and events
  • Opportunity to distribute significant company branded swag and marketing materials at all regular physical meetups and major events
  • Option to share up to 3 relevant job openings per month across all community channels, including a dedicated section in our monthly newsletter
  • 4 complimentary tickets to one paid community workshop or mini-conference per quarter
  • Detailed company profile and interview featured on the sponsors' page of the website and in a dedicated blog post
  • Primary consideration and active collaboration on major community initiatives, research projects, or educational programs
  • Annual joint report highlighting the impact of your sponsorship on the community

Focused high-impact presence

Per-event sponsorship

For organisations that want to make an impact around specific events, workshops or conferences. Contributions scale with the event.

Contribution: starting from UGX 250,000 (~$68 USD) per event

Standard tier

Core event champion benefits

  • Logo (medium) on all promotional materials for the sponsored event
  • Social media mentions leading up to and during the sponsored event
  • Verbal acknowledgement as an Event Champion during the event (opening and closing)
  • Opportunity to display a banner (sponsor-provided) at the sponsored event
  • 2 reserved seats at the sponsored event
  • Option to provide a brief (1–2 min) address at the event

Customisable based on contribution level & event scale.

Conference & summit tier

Enhanced large-scale event options

  • Larger logo placement, "Presented by" or "Headline Sponsor" recognition
  • Dedicated social media posts spotlighting your support
  • Dedicated booth / table space at the event venue
  • Extended speaking opportunities (e.g. keynote, workshop session)
  • Inclusion of branded materials in attendee swag bags (if applicable)
  • More reserved seats for your team
  • Opportunity to co-host or brand a specific segment of the event

We'll work with you to tailor a benefits package that aligns with your contribution and marketing goals.

Have an upcoming meetup, tournament or hackathon in mind?

Non-monetary support

In-kind sponsorships

Benefits for in-kind sponsorships are tailored to the value of the contribution and aligned with our monthly and event tiers.

  • Spaces & labs

    Venue hosting

    Host meetups, workshops, hackathons or study groups in an accessible, well-equipped space.

  • Catering & hospitality

    Food & beverages

    Provide meals, snacks, water and refreshments for community attendees and speakers.

  • Developer resources

    Software licenses & tooling

    Sponsor developer software licenses, cloud computing credits, or developer tools for community members.

  • Expertise & talent

    Expert speakers & trainers

    Offer seasoned engineers or industry specialists to lead hands-on masterclasses and workshops.

  • Community swag

    Swag & merchandise

    Support T-shirts, stickers, notebooks, tote bags and lanyards for community members.

  • Hosting & infra

    Technical infrastructure

    Provide streaming equipment, recording devices, networking services, audio-visual production or web and cloud hosting.

Interested in providing venue space, catering, dev tools or AV equipment?

Custom packages

Tailored partnerships for your organization

Every organisation has unique goals, hiring timelines or technology roadmaps. We're happy to design a custom package that mixes monthly and per-event contributions around your needs.

We look forward to partnering with you to empower Go developers in Uganda.

Official contact channel

hello@kampalagophers.org

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Current partners

Organisations that support our meetups and community projects.

Download sponsorship guide (PDF)