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An exclusive digital development incubator for selected early-stage startups and founders ready to launch high-performing mobile platforms.
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The Founder's Club turns capital-intensive custom software development into a predictable startup investment. Members receive a customized mobile ecosystem covering frontend design, backend engineering, databases and localized payment architecture.
A companion business website, an AI-powered WhatsApp chatbot with official API verification, three high-production marketing reels, plus post-build maintenance and management.
Packages
Pre-architected mobile app blueprints customized for your brand and operational workflow.
Designed for: Manufacturers, retailers, pharmacies, fashion brands and supermarkets.
GHS 18,000 - 25,000
Designed for: Entrepreneurs, athletes, consultants, educators, public figures and creators.
GHS 10,000 - 22,000
Designed for: Fleet owners, courier services, independent drivers and logistics providers.
GHS 30,000 - 45,000
Designed for: Gyms, spas, nutritionists, wellness providers and fitness consultants.
GHS 15,000 - 25,000
Designed for: Restaurants, cloud kitchens, quick-service chains and gourmet eateries.
GHS 15,000 - 25,000
Designed for: Schools, universities, academies, unions, associations and community groups.
GHS 22,000 - 40,000
Included with every package
Business website + verified WhatsApp AI chatbot + 3 marketing reels + post-build maintenance and management
How admission works
We review product-market fit, founder dedication, local traction and capacity to scale.
A technical workshop maps data, integrations, operational flows and visual identity.
We guide business, data protection, domain verification and IP requirements.
The SLA and IP assignment are signed so the startup holds clean title to its code, then development begins after the first milestone payment.
12-week delivery plan
Weeks 1-2
Figma prototypes, data schemas and system architecture.
Weeks 3-4
Database setup, authentication and primary API routes.
Weeks 5-6
Core user interfaces, state management and key features.
Weeks 7-8
Payment gateways, third-party APIs and location services.
Weeks 9-10
Testing, security checks and closed beta releases.
Weeks 11-12
Production deployment, repository handover and maintenance transition.
12 weeks
Structured six-sprint delivery plan
50 / 30 / 20
Deposit, beta delivery and launch milestones
GHS 1,000
Monthly maintenance package after launch
The maintenance package covers hosting, up to 20 GB of database storage, daily backups, SSL maintenance, security monitoring and critical bug fixes. New features and major redesigns are quoted separately.
Project communication
Real-time, asynchronous and formal review channels keep founders informed, control scope and preserve a reliable project record.
A restricted Slack or Microsoft Teams channel keeps founders and engineers aligned, with build, deployment and error-monitoring updates in one place.
Each two-week sprint concludes with a 30-minute demonstration, feedback session and agreement on the next sprint's scope.
Architecture diagrams, API documentation, compliance records and brand assets are organized in a shared Notion workspace.
Localized payments
Sprint 4 connects each eligible platform to payment services selected around its transaction, payout and notification requirements.
Direct Request to Pay collections through the Chenosis API, with 5-to-10-second status polling for up to 120 seconds, plus disbursement workflows.
Plan reference: 1.5% on collections above GHS 1,000; disbursements capped at 0.5%.
A combined card and mobile money checkout option with no monthly subscription fee in the plan's reference pricing.
Plan reference: approximately 1.5%-1.95% per transaction.
Payments, SMS notifications and bulk courier payouts for delivery-focused and hybrid platforms, with no setup or monthly fee in the plan's reference pricing.
Plan reference: 1.95% per transaction; SMS at GHS 0.033 on MTN routes or GHS 0.0151 generally; payouts capped at GHS 5 above GHS 500.
Provider charges are indicative references from the business plan and must be confirmed with each payment provider before implementation.
Post-launch support
The legally binding service agreement targets 99.9% uptime, less than 8.7 hours of unscheduled downtime per year, automated daily backups and defined support response times.
| Severity | Impact | Acknowledgement | Resolution target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical | Payments, database access or app startup is fully blocked | Under 1 hour | Under 4 hours |
| High | A major feature is broken while the platform remains online | Under 4 business hours | Under 12 hours |
| Medium | A minor feature is affected and a workaround is available | Under 8 business hours | Under 24 hours |
| Low | Cosmetic, typo or general configuration request | Under 24 business hours | Next maintenance release |
Compliance & security
The program incorporates Ghanaian data-protection, regulatory-readiness and cybersecurity considerations during onboarding and development.
Support for Data Protection Commission registration, consent interfaces, 72-hour breach-reporting workflows and right-to-be-forgotten deletion within 30 days under Act 843.
Assessment of applicable NITA requirements and the proposed Regulatory Sandbox for testing eligible technologies before full licensing obligations apply.
Encryption, vulnerability scanning, incident logging and licensed-provider requirements help startups prepare for obligations under the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038).
Regulatory requirements depend on each business model and may require review by the relevant authority or a qualified legal adviser.
Application to join
Complete the form below. You will review and send your application securely through WhatsApp.