Donor Name:  Funguo Tanzania

Deadline: August 15, 2025

Language : English

Grant Size :  $10,000 to $100,000

Countries : Tanzania

Link: https://funguo.org/updated/green-catalyst/?fbclid=IwY2xjawK9zK9leHRuA2Fl...

Focus Areas: Businesses, Companies and Enterprises Startups Innovation Employment & Labor Environment

Description:  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.

They 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.