Our Success Story
The innovation ecosystem in Tanzania has seen significant growth over the past decade. From just a handful of innovation hubs in 2014, the country now boasts over 60 hubs across various regions.
Despite this progress, several gaps persist, particularly in funding, coordination among hubs, capacity and sustainability of the hubs, training for new hub managers, and unified advocacy for favorable policies. These challenges hinder the ecosystem's potential and leave entrepreneurs without clear guidance on where to seek support.
Recognizing these challenges, the Tanzania Hubs Network (THN) was conceived during a convening of over 30 stakeholders in Dar es Salaam, organized by the Human Development Innovation Fund (HDIF) in November 2020.
The interim leadership for THN was elected during this event. In November 2021, the THN Charter was ratified by 20 innovation hubs during the Tanzania Tech Hub Capacity Building Workshop, organized by the International Trade Center as part of the FastTrackTech Africa project.
Who we are
The Tanzania Hubs Network (THN) is a leading network of innovation hubs in Tanzania, dealing as a membership-based organization dedicated to building an interconnected, impactful and inclusive innovation ecosystem by empowering innovation hubs to better serve the entrepreneurs, create impactful ventures and drive sustainable socio-economic development across Tanzania. THN has been registered by the Ministry of Health and Community Development under the Non-Governmental Organizations Act, 2002, as an NGO, with its headquarter in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
Long Term Impact
We envision a future where every region in Tanzania is a thriving ecosystem of innovation. Every entrepreneur will have access to the support and resources they need to succeed, and our collective efforts will drive sustainable socio-economic development across the nation.
Why THN?
Vision
A sustainable community amplifying the impact and visibility of Tanzania’s innovation hubs.
Mission
To build an interconnected, impactful and inclusive innovation ecosystem in Tanzania through knowledge and resources sharing, support services, facilitating collaborations between hubs and with other ecosystem players, and creating a united voice for policy influence.
Purpose
To amplify the impact and visibility of Tanzania’s innovation hubs.
Essence
The necessity for an interconnected, impactful and inclusive innovation ecosystem. We need to support innovators and entrepreneurs from all backgrounds, genders, sectors, and regions. Evidence shows that ecosystems are most powerful when they are diverse.
Our Approach
Lean, Collaborative & Supportive Approach: THN operates with a focus on continuous improvements, collaboration, and providing support to its members. We prioritize a lean organizational structure to ensure that resources are used effectively and that our approach fosters collaboration and mutual support among member hubs.
What We Do
Strengthening the Member Hubs
Provide training, technical assistance, and resources to improve the capabilities and operations of member hubs.
Cultivating Collaborations & Partnerships
Facilitate connections and collaborations among member hubs, as well as with other ecosystem players, including government bodies, investors, and international networks.
Co-fundraising
Support member hubs in their fundraising efforts by identifying and leveraging joint funding opportunities.
Impact Measurement
Track and evaluate the impact of THN’s activities on its member hubs and the broader innovation ecosystem.