The Wazo Bora (Best Idea) Innovation Pitch Challenge is an initiative funded by Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania and implemented by Challenges Tanzania.
The challenge is dedicated to empowering young entrepreneurs with disabilities in Dar es Salaam by equipping them with training, mentorship, and funding opportunities that support the growth of sustainable, inclusive enterprises.
Guided by the theme “Ubunifu Zaidi ya Mipaka” (Innovation Beyond Boundaries), the challenge seeks to spotlight innovative, viable, and impactful business solutions developed by youth with disabilities. The Wazo Bora Innovation Challenge features an intensive bootcamp for the participants to access mentorship and training from experienced professionals, the most outstanding participants will move on to a competitive pitch event where they will compete for funding and opportunities to scale up their businesses, and concludes with tailored post-pitch mentorship for winners.
Through this initiative, young entrepreneurs gain the skills, confidence, and support needed to turn their ideas into growth-driven businesses.
Application & Selection Period: The application window opens from 8th December to 31st
December 2025.
Bootcamp training: 15 shortlisted entrepreneurs will undergo a 5-day training program.
Pitch Event: 7 finalists will present their businesses to a panel of judges.
Awards & Post-Pitch Support: Winners receive grants and one month of business advisory support
For more information, download the info pack.
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