Young Innovator

Building on insights gained from our 2020-2023 Strategic Plan, Umoja recognizes the diverse needs of out-of-school youth beyond academic pathways and addresses the immense employment challenges faced by youth with or without qualifications. With UNICEF highlighting Tanzania's rapidly growing youth population, exceeding 50% of the overall 60 million, Umoja aims to empower these adolescents through a tailored approach.

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Our Young Innovator Programme, launching in 2025, aims to empower young entrepreneurs and promote sustainable business growth in our community. Using a comprehensive strategy, the programme equips participants with the necessary tools, resources, and assistance to turn their concepts into thriving enterprises.

 

This objective will be realized through three distinct phases:

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1. Ideas Incubator

An opportunity for creative exploration, collaborative group work, and discovery of effective ideas, innovations, market gaps, and alternative approaches to spark entrepreneurial concepts.

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2. Bootcamp

Engage with accomplished entrepreneurs and participate in a dynamic series of workshops and expert-led sessions covering entrepreneurship, venture creation, business planning, finance, sustainable business methodologies, and market trends.

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3. 1-2-1 support

Participants selected from the Bootcamp will receive one-on-one mentoring, tailored support, and access to potential grants from Umoja or connections to microfinance organizations, government institutions or banks.

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