Our Programs

Comprehensive programs designed to empower Tanzania's youth with essential business skills, funding access, and growth opportunities.

Youth Business Incubator

Incubation

Our flagship program designed to nurture early-stage startups through intensive mentorship, workshops, and access to funding. Participants receive one-on-one coaching, pitch training, market validation support, and networking opportunities with successful entrepreneurs and investors.

Key Features

  • 1-on-1 Mentorship
  • Funding Access
  • Pitch Training
  • Market Validation
  • Networking Events

Requirements

  • Age 18-35
  • Business Idea
  • Commitment to Program
  • Basic Business Plan
Duration: 6 months
150+ participants
TYCC Innovation Hub, Dar es Salaam
Cost: Free
Next Intake: March 2024

Youth Business Incubator

Incubation

Digital Skills for Entrepreneurs

Digital Skills

A practical program covering digital marketing, social media management, e-commerce platforms, basic web development, and digital financial services. Perfect for entrepreneurs looking to digitize their operations and reach new markets online.

Key Features

  • Digital Marketing
  • E-commerce Setup
  • Social Media Management
  • Basic Web Development
  • Digital Payments

Requirements

  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Existing Business
  • Internet Access
  • Smartphone/Laptop
Duration: 3 months
200+ participants
Online & TYCC Centers
Cost: TSh 50,000
Next Intake: February 2024

Digital Skills for Entrepreneurs

Digital Skills

Women in Business Track

Women Empowerment

Addressing unique challenges faced by women entrepreneurs through leadership development, confidence building, work-life balance strategies, and access to women-only funding opportunities and networks.

Key Features

  • Leadership Training
  • Confidence Building
  • Women-only Networks
  • Funding Access
  • Work-life Balance

Requirements

  • Female Entrepreneur
  • Age 18-40
  • Business Idea/Existing Business
  • Leadership Potential
Duration: 4 months
120+ participants
TYCC Women's Center, Dar es Salaam
Cost: Free
Next Intake: April 2024

Women in Business Track

Women Empowerment

Youth Business Summit

Events

Tanzania's premier youth entrepreneurship event featuring keynote speakers, panel discussions, pitch competitions, exhibition spaces, and extensive networking opportunities. A must-attend event for anyone in the youth business ecosystem.

Key Features

  • Keynote Speakers
  • Panel Discussions
  • Pitch Competition
  • Exhibition
  • Networking

Requirements

  • Youth Entrepreneur
  • Registration Required
  • Business Interest
  • Networking Mindset
Duration: 3 days
500+ participants
Dar es Salaam Convention Centre
Cost: TSh 25,000
Next Intake: March 15-17, 2024

Youth Business Summit

Events

AfCFTA Access Program

Trade

Specialized training on continental trade opportunities, export/import procedures, market research across African countries, trade finance, and building cross-border business relationships under the AfCFTA framework.

Key Features

  • Trade Procedures
  • Market Research
  • Export Training
  • Trade Finance
  • Cross-border Networks

Requirements

  • Existing Business
  • Export Interest
  • Basic Trade Knowledge
  • Commitment to Africa Trade
Duration: 5 months
80+ participants
TYCC Trade Center, Dar es Salaam
Cost: TSh 100,000
Next Intake: May 2024

AfCFTA Access Program

Trade

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