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2026 TANZANIA
STARTUP WEEK

Building Tanzania's Startup Economy.

October 19–23, 2026

JNICC, Dar es Salaam

4,730+Participants

1,276+Startups

200+Investors

$600M+Capital Pool

About Tanzania Startup Week

Paul Makanza

Chairman · Board member. TSA

Tanzania Startup Week is Tanzania’s flagship startup ecosystem convening focused on startups, venture capital, and the innovation economy. The platform is convened by the Tanzania Startup Association, the apex industry association representing over 1,000 startups in Tanzania, in collaboration with the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania through the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and the National Planning Commission, alongside other ecosystem stakeholders and partners.

4,730+

Participants

1,276+

Startups

200+

Investors

$600M+

Capital Pool

Why Attend?

Across two editions, TSW has brought together 4,730+ participants, engaged 1,276+ startups, and onboarded a $600M+ capital pool into Tanzania's ecosystem. TSW 2026 returns even bigger October 19–23, 2026.

For Startups

Pitch your ideas, connect with mentors and investors, and scale your venture. Gain exposure, meet co-founders, and compete to go beyond borders — all in one inclusive, high-energy platform.

For Investors

Discover high-potential ventures and co-investors from across Africa. TSW 2025 offers unmatched deal flow, networking, and insight into Tanzania's emerging innovation frontier.

For Government

Engage directly with innovators shaping the digital economy. TSW 2025 helps turn policy ideas into action, aligning with Vision 2050 goals for a knowledge-driven, inclusive Tanzania.

For Sponsors

Partner with Tanzania's largest innovation event to elevate your brand, discover startups, and align with a national growth story that connects business, innovation, and impact.

TSW 2024 + 2025 · Combined Impact

4,730+Participants

1,276+Startups

200+Investors

74+Exhibition Booths

~56MMedia Reach

54+Startup Pitches

5+Countries