Funding Body: FUNGUO Innovation Programme (UNDP, EU, UK FCDO, Finland)
Location: Tanzania (nationwide)
Application Deadline: 19 July 2025 (23:59 EAT)
Target: Early- & growth-stage Tanzanian startups/MSMEs
Grant Size: Up to TZS 100 million
Programme Background
The FUNGUO Innovation Programme is a multi-partner initiative designed to unlock the potential of impact-driven startups and MSMEs in Tanzania. It provides catalytic funding, technical assistance, and ecosystem strengthening, co-funded by EU, FCDO (UK), Finland, and implemented by UNDP Tanzania :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
Purpose & Beneficiaries
This call is open to for-profit or social enterprises that are: majority Tanzanian-owned (51%+), registered locally, beyond ideation with market traction, and have raised less than US$100K in funding :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}. Grants are non‑equity and performance-based, with capacity building and networking opportunities :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.
Eligibility Criteria
- Legally registered in Tanzania
- Majority Tanzanian ownership (≥51%)
- Post‑MVP and early traction
- Under US$100K total funding to date :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Evaluation Criteria
- Innovation (35 points): Novel products, services, or processes
- Scalability (30 points): Viable business model with growth potential
- Team & Management (20 points): Expertise and leadership structure
- Development Impact (15 points): Contribution to SDGs, job creation, environment :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Timeline & How to Apply
- Call Launched: 19 June 2025
- Info Sessions & Q&A: 24 June – 15 July 2025
- Deadline: 19 July 2025, 23:59 EAT
- Review Period: 19 July – 29 August 2025
- Applications via the official online form on FUNGUO website : https://funguo.org/updated/call-for-funding-4/
- Info session registration: Register here : https://shorturl.at/2HlkT
- Queries: funding@funguo.org
This opportunity is ideal for Tanzanian entrepreneurs building innovative, impactful ventures ready to scale. Apply now!