Applications are open for the FUNGUO Tanzania Fifth Call for Funding Applications 2026. This call supports early- and growth-stage Tanzanian startups and innovative MSMEs. In particular, it places emphasis on the agricultural value chain, digital innovation, and the critical minerals value chain.
Selected enterprises receive catalytic support through non-equity, performance-based grants. In addition, they gain technical assistance, visibility, networking opportunities, and access to FUNGUO learning and collaboration platforms.
Key Details
Application Deadline: 31 May 2026 (23:59 EAT)
Eligible Countries: Tanzania
Host Organization: FUNGUO Tanzania
Grant Amount: Catalytic funding (non-equity, performance-based grants)
About the Grant
FUNGUO Tanzania launched this fifth call to support businesses that are already beyond the ideation and pilot stage. Therefore, the opportunity is aimed at ventures with a minimum viable product and some market traction.
The programme focuses on enterprises that can use catalytic funding and tailored support to grow. Alongside the grant, selected businesses may benefit from business development support, investment readiness assistance, impact measurement support, and ecosystem connections.
Eligibility
To apply, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- 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
Grant Amount: Catalytic funding (non-equity, performance-based grants)
Project Duration: Not specified – please see official page
Funding Scope
Selected enterprises may receive:
- Catalytic funding through non-equity, performance-based grants
- Technical assistance, including business development, investment readiness, and impact measurement support
- Visibility and networking opportunities with potential investors, partners, and ecosystem actors
- Access to FUNGUO’s learning and collaboration platforms
How to Apply
Interested applicants should complete their application before the deadline. Also, applicants should prepare the required supporting documents in advance.
Required documents include:
- Business pitch deck (if available)
- Proof of company registration
- Proof of shareholding
- Memorandum and Articles of Association (where applicable)
- 2-year financial projections
- Profiles of key personnel
You can start your application here: Application portal.
👉 Visit the official grant page for details
