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Startup Funding in Tanzania

Where to raise startup capital in Tanzania: 8 curated VCs, accelerators, incubators, angel networks and government programs, plus 4 more listed under another region that also fund founders across Africa. Entries are compiled from public sources and link straight to the organization. Links were checked in September 2026. Confirm current terms with each funder before you apply. Free, no sign-up.

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Sahara Ventures

Accelerator

Dar es Salaam🇹🇿 Tanzania

Runs thematic accelerators including E-Kilimo (agri-tech) and a ClimAccelerator.

Dar Teknohama Business Incubator (DTBi)

Incubator

Dar es Salaam🇹🇿 Tanzania

Launched in 2011 by COSTECH with founding partners infoDev (World Bank) and Vodacom Tanzania.

Anza Entrepreneurs

Accelerator

Arusha🇹🇿 Tanzania

Runs an Investment Readiness Accelerator, Climate Launchpad, PesaTech Accelerator and the Anza Growth Fund.

FUNGUO Innovation Programme

Grant Program

Dar es Salaam🇹🇿 Tanzania

Takes no equity. Women-owned and women-led ventures get special consideration. Reported to have backed 74 ventures across its earlier calls.

Tanzania Ventures Lab

Government/Economic Dev

Dar es Salaam🇹🇿 Tanzania

A national COSTECH programme launched 12 March 2026, spanning energy, mining, tourism, agriculture, manufacturing and AI.

Small Industries Development Organisation (SIDO)

Government/Economic Dev

Dodoma🇹🇿 Tanzania

Built for small manufacturers and everyday small businesses rather than venture-backed startups.

Buni Innovation Hub

Incubator

Dar es Salaam🇹🇿 Tanzania

Piloted Tanzania first makerspace, the Buni mini fabrication laboratory. Shared resources are free to use. Named a delivery partner of Tanzania Ventures Lab.