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call for applications for Catalytic Grant Funding open for Innovative MSMEs in the Forestry Value Chain.
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Recommended Opportunity
The FUNGUO Innovation Programme is a multi-partner initiative aimed at unlocking the potential of impact-driven startups and innovative micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Tanzania through catalytic funding, technical assistance and ecosystem strengthening. Co-funded by the European Union, the British Government (FCDO) and the Republic of Finland, the programme is implemented by UNDP Tanzania in collaboration enterprise support organizations such as ANZA, WSHA, and StartHub Africa, as well as government partners including COSTECH and others.
Program Specification
We are looking for early-stage or scaling MSMEs that:
• Are registered innovative early-stage ventures, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, with proof of operations or traction; majority owned by Tanzanian citizens.
• Operate within the forestry value chain (e.g. wood processing, eco-products, charcoal alternatives, joinery or and furniture, beekeeping and bee products, bamboo products innovations, essential oils, digital forestry services etc.).
• Are led by or significantly engaging youth (18–35), women, and persons with disabilities.
• Are based in, or with strong business linkages to Iringa, Njombe, Ruvuma and Lindi;
• Demonstrate innovation, environmental sustainability, and climate-smart solutions.
• Require catalytic support to improve operations, access markets, expand business or attract investment.
• Are registered innovative early-stage ventures, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, with proof of operations or traction; majority owned by Tanzanian citizens.
• Operate within the forestry value chain (e.g. wood processing, eco-products, charcoal alternatives, joinery or and furniture, beekeeping and bee products, bamboo products innovations, essential oils, digital forestry services etc.).
• Are led by or significantly engaging youth (18–35), women, and persons with disabilities.
• Are based in, or with strong business linkages to Iringa, Njombe, Ruvuma and Lindi;
• Demonstrate innovation, environmental sustainability, and climate-smart solutions.
• Require catalytic support to improve operations, access markets, expand business or attract investment.
