Get matched with AI mentors to bridge your uni's AI curriculum gaps fast.
Universities in Uganda are failing to update curricula and teaching methods for the AI era, leaving students unprepared and at risk of being outcompeted in the job market.
AIMentorUG uses AI to match students with verified mentors (Ugandan/global) for 1:1 sessions on missing skills. Includes AI co-pilot for async advice. Parents monitor sessions for accountability.
Prospective and current university students in Uganda, plus parents deciding on higher education for their children
Hybrid AI+human mentorship with Uganda job market focus and pay-per-session option.
professional
AI quiz matches to 3-5 mentors based on gaps/skills.
Schedule video calls, payments handled.
Always-on AI for quick advice between sessions.
Track goals, homework, progress shared.
Verified pros with reviews, Uganda focus.
View session summaries, progress.
Small cohorts for affordability.
Mentors refer to jobs.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| role | text | No |
| university | text | Yes |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| skills_json | text | No |
| availability_json | text | Yes |
| hourly_rate | int | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| mentee_id | uuid | No |
| mentor_id | uuid | No |
| status | text | No |
| scheduled_at | timestamp | Yes |
| notes | text | Yes |
Relationships:
/api/matchGenerate mentor matches
/api/sessionsBook session
/api/chatAI co-pilot message
/api/sessions/:idUpdate session notes/status
/api/mentorsSearch mentors
No matching/booking
Extra sessions $20/hr
None
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 180 | 2% | $126 | $1,512 |
| Month 6 | 1,400 | 4% | $1,960 | $23,520 |
Personalized guidance + AI support to compete in AI jobs.
Recruit 5 free mentors from Uganda LinkedIn AI groups, offer students free first session via uni Discords; Target parents in Facebook 'Uganda Education' groups; Cold email student unions.
Global mentors
Expensive, no AI
Affordable + AI hybrid + local
Quick calls
No matching or tracking
Student-focused matching
Two-sided network of local mentors, data improves matching.
Shortage of AI mentors in Uganda amid job boom.
Mentor supply shortage
Seed with 20 freelancers pre-launch
Payment disputes
Stripe escrow + reviews
Success: $350 revenue
Success: 90% satisfaction
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