FUNGUO Tanzania Fifth Call for Funding Applications 2026

About

A funding program offering catalytic support through non-equity grants, technical assistance, and networking opportunities for early- and growth-stage startups and innovative MSMEs in Tanzania. Participants will benefit from tailored support to enhance their business development and investment readiness while connecting with potential investors and partners.

Benefits

• 💰Catalytic Funding
  Non-equity, performance-based grants to support business growth
• 🛠️ Technical Assistance
  Support in business development, investment readiness, and impact measurement
• 🌐Visibility and Networking
  Opportunities to connect with potential investors, partners, and ecosystem actors
• 📚Access to Learning Platforms
  Utilization of FUNGUO’s learning and collaboration platforms for further development

Eligibility Criteria

• Be a for-profit entity or a market-oriented social enterprise that can be characterised as a startup
• Be legally registered in Tanzania, either through incorporation or business name registration
• Be majority-owned by Tanzanian citizens, with 51% ownership or above
• Be beyond ideation and pilot stage, with a minimum viable product and some market traction (post-revenue)
• Have not raised more than $100,000 in funding, whether equity or debt, to date
• Demonstrate that the business does no harm to people and the environment

Participation Commitments

• Project duration not specified
• Applicants should prepare required supporting documents in advance, including business pitch deck, proof of company registration, proof of shareholding, memorandum and articles of association, and 2-year financial projections

Target Region

Tanzania

Target Sector

All sectors