proposal@tarefa.co.tz
Seed Funding Open Call 2026

Call for Proposals for Pilot and testing

Tanzania Academic Research Entrepreneurial Framework Association (TAREFA) invites innovative researchers and innovators with prototype stage solutions to apply for pilot and commercialization funding. TAREFA bridges the critical gap between the laboratory and the market providing capital and structured support for pilot implementation and evidence generation.

Free to apply Open to all sectors Tanzania based
$100K
Maximum per project
20+
Eligible sectors
1 Jul
Application deadline
Sep '26
Awards announced

Turning Innovative research h into real world ventures

TAREFA's 2026 Seed Funding Call helps researchers, academics, and innovators who have developed prototype stage solutions and are ready to validate, test, and move toward commercialization. Fund is for the critical gap between the lab and the market providing capital, structured mentorship, and evidence-generation for sustainable scaling.

Eligibility criteria

  • Researchers, academics or innovators based in Tanzania OR partnering with a Tanzanian institution.
  • Solution at prototype stage with preliminary testing / proof-of-concept completed.
  • Legally registered organization or institution in Tanzania.
  • Directly responsible for implementing and managing the innovation (not an intermediary).
  • Demonstrates clear commercialization potential and measurable social/economic impact.
  • Willing to submit a detailed pilot plan, budget breakdown, and full proposal documents.

How to apply — simple & transparent

1

Applicant & Project details

Full name, institution, project title, sector(s) and summary (max 300 words).

2

Innovation description

Prototype stage, problem solved, uniqueness, development stage (max 500 words).

3

Commercialization & Pilot plan

Target market, business model, expected outcomes. Upload MoU/letters if available.

4

Funding & Impact statement

Requested amount, budget justification, expected jobs, social/economic metrics.

5

Documents & Declaration

Full proposal, budget spreadsheet, prototype video/demo link, signed declaration.

Application Deadline: 1 July 2026

Final call — don't miss this opportunity