The MAWIMBI Program is dedicated to catalyzing the expansion and influence of Tanga's entrepreneurship ecosystem through strategic support for local organizations. With the support of the Botnar Foundation, INCO is actively addressing the challenge of creating opportunities for the youth in Tanga. The program is committed to fortifying the local entrepreneurial landscape by accentuating Tanga's considerable potential and actively enhancing its appeal to external stakeholders. Through targeted initiatives, MAWIMBI aims to foster a thriving environment that empowers local businesses and positions Tanga as a compelling hub for entrepreneurship.
Context
INCO's extensive experience in designing and implementing successful incubation programs has sparked meaningful conversations with the Botnar Foundation about charting the next evolutionary steps for Tanga.
Tanga boasts a diverse economic landscape, encompassing technology startups, agriculture, fishing, and tourism, all pivotal to the region's growth. This diversity positions Tanga as a fertile ground for innovation and investment. Nevertheless, the region grapples with challenges such as high poverty rates, limited access to education and healthcare, and restricted job opportunities—especially impacting women and youth. Addressing these underlying impediments is pivotal for unlocking Tanga's economic development.
The Mawimbi program is a proactive response, concentrating on collaborative efforts within the local ecosystem. By fostering cooperation and innovation among various stakeholders, including public entities, private enterprises, civil society organizations, and more, the program seeks to generate fresh economic opportunities specifically for the youth in Tanga.
INCO's approach is to kickstart this process by leveraging existing foundations. The goal is to establish a comprehensive value chain of entrepreneurship support.
Mawimbi objective
Mawimbi is an 18-month project, designed as a global initiative targeting various aspects of Tanga's entrepreneurial ecosystem, where different programs coexist, complementing each other for a significant impact on the entire value chain.
In this regard, INCO has devised a comprehensive strategy consisting of three primary phases :
Empowering
local organizations
INCO will collaborate with local organizations to help them better serve their communities. This will be achieved through our capacity-building program, enhancing their capabilities and expertise.
Supporting
startups and entrepreneurs
Strengthening the
entrepreneurship ecosystem
INCO will implement a support program dedicated to local entrepreneurs, to equip them to run successful businesses.
By connecting it to national and international stakeholders. This collaborative approach will further bolster the region's entrepreneurial endeavors, fostering connections that facilitate sustainable growth and development.
Organizations Capacity-Building Program
The capacity-building program aims to empower Youth Organizations in Tanga, fostering a conducive environment to upskill team members, improve services, and reinforce organizational structure.
Based on a learning by doing approach, the organizations will benefit from :
An introspective, guided moment enabling organizations to gain insights into their organizational structure by identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
Full Organizational Diagnosis :
Connexion with like-minded stakeholders from across Tanzania and abroad, fostering collaboration and shared learning.
Shared Experiences:
Training sessions with local and international experts designed to respond to the organizations collective needs.
Tailored Masterclasses:
Personalized sessions that enable organizations to focus and maximise on their own organizational structure
Individual Coaching:
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
If you are a Youth Empowerment Organization based in the vibrant city of Tanga. If you are looking to unleash the full potential of your organization, upskill your team to provide top-notch support and programs to your beneficiaries ou communities.
This program is for you
Don't miss the opportunity and apply to the MAWIMBI capacity-building program
Before February 18th
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What are the eligibility criterias?Only registered civil society organizations based in Tanga will be taken into consideration.
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My organization is not based in Tanga but I have activities in the region, am I eligible?Unfortunately, the program is designed to empower local structures. If your headquarters are located outside the region, you will not qualify for the program. However, having an office in Tanga will make you eligible.
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Am I eligible if I am supporting entrepreneurs on a personal initiative as an individual?Unfortunately, only organizations will be taken into consideration.
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Is the program online?The capacity-building program will consist of a combination of collective workshops held in person in a bootcamp format over three intensive days, along with individual coaching sessions conducted remotely online. If you do not have direct and unlimited access to the internet, we will be able to provide you with support for your training hours.
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- Is the program free of charge?Yes, the program doesnt require any financial charges.
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- What is the selection process?To ensure the formation of a dynamic, motivated, and committed cohort, the selection process will consist of four stages: Phase #0 - Issuing a call for applications Phase #1 - Reviewing applications Phase #2 - Conducting individual 30-minute interviews Phase #3 - Facilitating a workshop for pitch preparation Phase #4 - Evaluation by the selection committee
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- What are the important dates?The deadline for applications is February 18th, so be sure to apply before then. Interview sessions will begin on March 5th, followed by a pitch preparation workshop on April 17th and a selection committee meeting on April 24th.
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- What documents do I need to prepare to apply?You don't need to provide official documents; just give us general information about your organization and the reason for your application.
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What are the eligibility criterias?Upcoming information will be provided in due time.
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My startup/business is not based in Tanga but I have activities, am I eligible?Upcoming information will be provided in due time.
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Is the program online?Upcoming information will be provided in due time.
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Is the program free of charge?Upcoming information will be provided in due time.
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What are the important dates?Upcoming information will be provided in due time.
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What is the selection process?Upcoming information will be provided in due time.
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What documents do I need to prepare to apply?Upcoming information will be provided in due time.
PROGRAMME STARTUPS
This program is dedicated to the support and funding of startups and entrepreneurs in Tanga through the establishment of a new incubator/acceleration program.
The program is not yet available,
Sorry, the call is not open yet!
Keep an eye on the website during the first semester of 2024.
If you would like to be informed firsthand of the opening of the call for applications, please register here.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
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What are the eligibility criterias?Only registered civil society organizations based in Tanga will be taken into consideration.
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My organization is not based in Tanga but I have activities in the region, am I eligible?Unfortunately, the program is designed to empower local structures. If your headquarters are located outside the region, you will not qualify for the program. However, having an office in Tanga will make you eligible.
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Am I eligible if I am supporting entrepreneurs on a personal initiative as an individual?Unfortunately, only organizations will be taken into consideration.
-
Is the program online?The capacity-building program will consist of a combination of collective workshops held in person in a bootcamp format over three intensive days, along with individual coaching sessions conducted remotely online. If you do not have direct and unlimited access to the internet, we will be able to provide you with support for your training hours.
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- Is the program free of charge?Yes, the program doesnt require any financial charges.
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- What is the selection process?To ensure the formation of a dynamic, motivated, and committed cohort, the selection process will consist of four stages: Phase #0 - Issuing a call for applications Phase #1 - Reviewing applications Phase #2 - Conducting individual 30-minute interviews Phase #3 - Facilitating a workshop for pitch preparation Phase #4 - Evaluation by the selection committee
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- What are the important dates?The deadline for applications is February 18th, so be sure to apply before then. Interview sessions will begin on March 5th, followed by a pitch preparation workshop on April 17th and a selection committee meeting on April 24th.
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- What documents do I need to prepare to apply?You don't need to provide official documents; just give us general information about your organization and the reason for your application.
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What are the eligibility criterias?Upcoming information will be provided in due time.
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My startup/business is not based in Tanga but I have activities, am I eligible?Upcoming information will be provided in due time.
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Is the program online?Upcoming information will be provided in due time.
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Is the program free of charge?Upcoming information will be provided in due time.
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What are the important dates?Upcoming information will be provided in due time.
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What is the selection process?Upcoming information will be provided in due time.
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What documents do I need to prepare to apply?Upcoming information will be provided in due time.
The ecosystem program aims to strengthen Tanga's entrepreneurship ecosystem by connecting it to national and international stakeholders. This collaborative approach will further bolster the region's entrepreneurial endeavors, fostering connections that facilitate sustainable growth and development.
ECOSYSTEM PROGRAM
CALL FOR PARTNERSHIPS
If you want to be part of the ecosystem program and/or collaborate in other ways with INCO in Tanzania, please register here. We will get back to you.
morgane.egerton@inco-group.co
+255 758 633 456
This project is implemented by INCO with the support of the Fondation Botnar
