TSW 2025 AGENDA

Arrival, Registration, Networking & Pitching

OPENING SEGMENT

Welcoming Remarks

Mr. Edwin Bruno, Co-Chairperson, Tanzania Startup Week 2025

A message of welcome and expectation setting from Organizing Committee Stakeholder.

PLENARY SESSION 1 — From Pre-Seed to Exit: Exploring Venture Capital and Alternative Financing Models for Tanzania’s Emerging Startups

Keynote Address

Mr. Salum Awadhi, CEO, SSC Capital

Continental Capital Trends: Analysis of venture capital flows, investor sentiments, and emerging funding models in frontier markets.

Fireside Chats

Mr. Antony Adolf (Coprosperity Fund), Mr. Taha Jiwaji (Beem), Mr. Alfred Mkombo

Examines Tanzania’s evolving startup financing landscape, covering venture capital trends, early-stage funding challenges, and the rise of angel networks, corporate venture funds, and blended finance.

Startup Spotlight

Waka Payments

PLENARY SESSION 2 — Exploring Legal Frameworks for Venture Capital and Private Equity in Tanzania

Keynote Address

Advocate Kheri Mbiro, Senior Partner, Breakthrough Attorneys

Exploring legal frameworks to drive venture capital and private equity growth in Tanzania.

Technical Presentation

Ms. Adella Kaale, Director of Legal Affairs and Enforcement

Capital Markets and Securities (Venture Capital and Private Equity) Regulations, 2023.

Fireside Chats

Mr. Isdor Nkindi (BRELA), Ms. Lexi Lei (ARV), Mr. Burak Büyüksaraç (Africapital), Mr. Nico Kajdaia (Tri)

Explores legal, policy, and investment perspectives shaping VC and PE syndication in Tanzania and practical pathways for co-investment.

Startup Highlight

Imara Life Care

Women Financial Inclusion & Access to Finance

Opening Skit

Spotlighting funding success stories from WCW entrepreneurs.

Keynote Address — Women’s Financial Inclusion and Access to Finance

Mr. Kennedy Komba, Director of Financial Deepening, Bank of Tanzania

Roundtable Discussion

Mr. Ezra Musoke (Daraja Impact), Mr. Oscar Kimaro (PASS Trust), Ms. Afia Sigge (TADB), Ms. Witness Gowelle (CMSA)

Explores gender-lens and impact investing to unlock capital for women-led enterprises, along with financing models that bridge gendered funding gaps.

Closing

Ms. Anabahati Mlay, Co-Chairperson, TSW 2025

Closing remarks and recap.

Arrival, Registration and Networking

Guest of Honor Arrival and Debrief

The Guest of Honour and VIP Guests

Exhibition Tour

The Guest of Honor and VIP Guests

Welcoming Remarks

Mr. Edwin Bruno, Co-Chairperson, Tanzania Startup Week 2025

Partner Remarks

Dr. Ellen Mkondya-Senkoro, CEO, Benjamin William Mkapa Foundation

Introductory Remarks

Mr. Jumanne Mtambalike, Board Member, Tanzania Startup Association

Fireside Chat: Tanzania Startup Ecosystem at a Glance

Mr. Zahoro Muhaji (TSA) & Mr. Elia Timotheo (East Africa Fruits)

Overview of Tanzania’s startup ecosystem, sector opportunities, and policy priorities aligned with Dira 2050.

Remarks from the Minister of Communications and Information Technology

Hon. Angellah Kairuki

Guest of Honour Speech

H.E. Dr. Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba, Prime Minister of Tanzania

Group Photos

Organising Committee, TSA Board, Sponsors, Partners

Plenary Session One: HealthTech Forum

Host: Benjamin William Mkapa Foundation

Partner Highlights

Ms. Rosalynn Mndolwa-Mworia, Managing Director, Mwananchi Communications

How media can drive Tanzania’s digital economy.

Startup Spotlight

SkyAI Lab

Plenary Session Two: Connectivity & Infrastructure

Closing Remarks

Mr. Edwin Bruno

Arrival, Registration and Networking

All

Participants arrive, register, and network before the formal sessions begin.

Welcoming Remarks

Mr. Edwin Bruno, CEO, SAG and Co-Chairperson, Tanzania Startup Week 2025

Opening remarks to welcome participants and set the tone for the celebration event.

Introductory Remarks

Mr. Zahoro Muhaji, CEO, Tanzania Startup Association (TSA)

Introductory message that reflects on the week's achievements and acknowledges ecosystem contributors.

Remarks from the Main Sponsor

Ms. Josina Njambi, Head of Innovation and Development, NMB Bank PLC

Remarks highlighting the sponsor’s role in supporting the innovation ecosystem.

Reflection of the Tanzania Startup Week 2025

All stakeholders

A shared-reflection forum where stakeholders highlight insights, experiences, and outcomes from the week.

Cocktail and Networking

All

An informal networking session and cocktail celebrating the ecosystem’s achievements.

Closing and Way Forward for Tanzania Startup Week 2026

Mr. Zahoro Muhaji, CEO, Tanzania Startup Association (TSA)

Closing remarks outlining future commitments and the direction for Tanzania Startup Week 2026.