Tanzania Startup Association, Dar es Salaam (2026)

20/02/2026

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝘀𝗮𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝟯 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻.

Tanzania’s fintech ecosystem is growing, and the right support can make all the difference.
Following the success of previous cohorts that supported 22 fintech startups and unlocked over USD 13 million in investment, Cohort 3 will continue to strengthen Tanzania’s fintech ecosystem through targeted technical assistance and catalytic funding
The program will support high-potential fintech startups in Tanzania to:
• Improve investment readiness
• Build strategic partnerships
• Access catalytic funding opportunities
• Scale inclusive and impactful financial solutions
If you are building a fintech solution and are ready to grow, this is your opportunity.

Apply by scanning the QR code on the poster, or click the link below👇
https://bit.ly/pesatechcohort3application
Deadline: 23rd March 2026

09/02/2026

Job Opportunity: Finance & Administration Officer | Tanzania Startup Association (TSA)

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Finance & Administration Officer to lead TSA’s finance and administration function and strengthen our readiness for reporting, compliance, audits, and support TSA’s sustainability efforts.

Key details
📍 Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
📄 Contract Type: Full Time
🗓 Start Date: 1st March 2026
⏰ Application Deadline: 20th February 2026

Important application note:
- Open the link below to read about the role
- ⁠Apply through the same link. Do not send emails

🔗 Appy Now through the link in our bio: https://bit.ly/financeofficerapplications

05/02/2026

Today we were honored to host the Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in Tanzania.
The meeting aimed to share insights into Tanzania’s startup ecosystem, discuss opportunities for facilitating market access, and explore potential partnerships between the Tanzanian and Ethiopian startup ecosystems.

The discussion reflects a shared commitment to strengthening regional cooperation, promoting innovation, and creating cross-border opportunities for startups in both countries.

02/02/2026

𝗧𝗦𝗔 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗽𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗺𝗶 𝗠𝗽𝘂𝗻𝗴𝘄𝗲
On Day 3 of Tanzania Startup Week 2025, Amb. Mpungwe was honoured for his foundational role in Tanzania’s startup and innovation ecosystem.

He played a pivotal role in shaping Dar Teknohama Business Incubator (DTBi), one of Tanzania’s leading tech hubs, championing entrepreneurship, innovation, and opportunities for tech startups, youth, and women-led enterprises.

By establishing as a hub for mentorship, business support, and market access, he laid a strong foundation for startups to survive, grow, and scale, helping Tanzania’s startup ecosystem thrive.

🎬 Discover his full story and impact in an upcoming documentary. Stay tuned!

BuildInTanzania

29/01/2026

𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝘇𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 (𝗘𝗦𝗥) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱/𝟮𝟲
Tanzania Startup Ecosystem Status Report (ESR) provides nationally governed evidence on entrepreneurship and innovation in Tanzania. Led by the Tanzania Startup Association (TSA), the 2025/26 cycle continues the five-year longitudinal framework established in 2021, enabling consistent tracking and measurement of the startup ecosystem.
The ESR is designed for policymakers, investors, development partners, corporates, ecosystem actors, and researchers who require structured, credible, and independently governed evidence.

By subscribing, you get:
𝗗𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 Clear, structured views of key ESR indicators.
𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 Periodic summaries highlighting key trends and findings.
𝗘𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 Short, focused insights on specific questions or trends.
𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 Extra analyses aligned with policy, sector, or ecosystem priorities.

Interested organizations are invited to request the subscriber pack and book a 20-minute intake call. During the intake, you will be asked to specify: 𝗢𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝘀𝗲, 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.

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𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘄: 📧[email protected], [email protected]

👉 Download the ESR 2025/26 Subscription Presentation: https://bit.ly/esr2025subscription

21/01/2026

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀 | 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝘇𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 (𝗘𝗦𝗥) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱/𝟮𝟲
Tanzania Startup Association (TSA) is inviting qualified vendors and consultants to support the Tanzania Startup Ecosystem Status Report (ESR) 2025/26, a national, evidence-based report that shapes the future of startups in Tanzania.

🔍 Roles span research, data collection & analysis, media, fieldwork, events, dashboards, and technical support.

📅 Timeline: Jan–March 2026
If you have the expertise to contribute to a high-impact national research initiative, this call is for you.

👉 Apply now: https://bit.ly/callforvendorsESR
or scan the QR code.

14/01/2026

𝗭𝗮𝗻𝘇𝗶𝗯𝗮𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲!

Tanzania Startup Association (TSA) is pleased to share this initiative by the , which focuses on unlocking high-potential business ideas and empowering entrepreneurs across Zanzibar.
This competition is open to startups, small business owners, and entrepreneurs based in Zanzibar - with a strong focus on innovation, inclusive growth, and impact-driven businesses, including women-led and youth-led enterprises.

📅 Competition Period: 15 January – 15 March 2026
📍 Official Launch: Thursday, 15 January | 3:00–5:00 PM
📌 Venue: Mercury’s, Stone Town, Zanzibar.

What’s at stake?
🥇 1st Prize: $3,000 (TZS 8,000,000) Investment & Support
🥈 2nd Prize: $1,500 (TZS 4,000,000) Investment & Support
🥉 3rd Prize: $500 (TZS 2,000,000) Investment & Support
🏅 Plus, 5 Certificates of Recognition for outstanding participants.

Your idea could be the next big impact story.
👉 Apply Now via
Email [email protected] or visit the website at https://coprosperityfund.com/get-funded-with-us/

21/11/2025

Have you seen our latest report?

In this report we highlight Startup Ecosystem Insights as of 2024. As an Analytical summary for the Tanzania Startup Ecosystem Report 2024.

Head on to our website link 🔗on our bio to read more 😊

Be Part of Shaping Tanzania Startup Ecosystem by accessing the right information and insights!

18/11/2025

At Tanzania Startup Association we are committed to supporting startups growth in Tanzania at various capacity!

The Startup Growth Boost Project delivered 8 Workshops to over 1000 Founders across 8 regions in Tanzania working with 11 Innovation hubs, 6 Universities , 2 government agencies, 3 Law firms and 30 plus industry mentors!

Key Results included Formal business registration, enhanced tax compliance, and stronger partnerships leading to sustainable growth.

These are not just numbers , we are building the next generation of Tanzania Scale-ups!

26/10/2025

𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, & "𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆": 𝗔 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀

A great idea gets you started, but a weak ownership structure can end it all. Misaligned co-founders, confusing equity splits, and poorly managed investor expectations are silent killers that sabotage startup growth.
In our 2nd webinar, and our Tanzania Startup Week 2025 Knowledge Partner, BreakThrough Attorneys, go beyond registration to tackle the core of your company's relationships. Join Fredy Ng’wenge, Senior Associate-Corporate Commercial, Breakthrough Attorneys, as he demystifies the crucial link between legal agreements and strong founder-investor relations.

𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰: 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿/𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿–𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

This exclusive session will empower you to:
✅Define Your Stake: Master equity concepts like vesting schedules, cliffs, and dilution to protect your ownership.
✅Demystify Legal Docs: Understand important clauses in a Shareholder Agreement (e.g., rights of first refusal, tag-along/drag-along).
✅Align All Stakeholders: Gain strategies for managing co-founder and investor relations with clear board governance.
✅Get "Investment-Ready": Prepare your cap table and corporate structure to navigate term sheets and pass due diligence.

📅 30 October 2025 |⏰ 03:00 – 04:30 PM | 📍 Virtual Session
🔗Register now to secure your spot! https://forms.gle/fmFefLAjZ39GwAFKA

This session is the second of our four pre-startup week webinars, with Breakthrough Attorneys as our Knowledge Partner for Tanzania Startup Week 2025.
Stay tuned for the next 2 webinars, and don't miss their 2 expert workshops and high-level roundtable during the main Tanzania Startup Week!

21/10/2025

TSA recently joined forces with the Ministry of Finance and CMSA .go.tz to review key reforms aimed at unlocking alternative financing for Tanzanian startups! 🇹🇿💼

We’re aligning on an Action Plan to accelerate the rollout of transformative initiatives, collectively reshaping the financial landscape for growth companies.

Key Initiatives Driving Change:

Tanzania Venture Capital Fund (TVCF): A $50M catalytic Fund of Funds to channel early- to mid-stage financing.
VC & PE Regulations (2025): Establishing the legal framework to boost investor confidence and market integrity.
Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs): Introducing modern structures for fund managers and professional partnerships.
Regulatory Sandboxes: Enabling innovators to test new digital capital-raising tools (CMSA) and InsurTech solutions (TIRA).

These efforts are building a vibrant, innovation-driven financial ecosystem. We appreciate the leadership of the
📌Ministry of Finance ,
📌CMSA .go.tz ,
📌BRELA ,
📌FCC ,
📌BOT , and
📌TIRA

Investors (LPs & GPs): Exploring opportunities? Connect with us TSA for partnership and facilitation through 📧: [email protected]

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