Accelerating Digital Innovations for Agricultural Equipment Utilization

KilimoTech Accelerator is a programme designed to enhance the adoption and utilization of modern agricultural equipment among smallholder farmers in Tanzania through digital innovation

About

KilimoTech Accelerator

Kilimotech Accelerator aims to solve the mechanization challenges facing Tanzania's agricultural sector, especially among small-scale farmers. The program focuses on scaling AgriTech startups by providing tailored support, technical & business diagnostics, and technical mentorship. By connecting young women and men SMEs to mechanization, irrigation, and financial service providers, Kilimotech Accelerator fosters a vibrant ecosystem of innovators, startups, and key stakeholders. This comprehensive approach will boost the productivity of Tanzania's agriculture sector through digital platforms while addressing barriers such as high costs, lack of integration, and limited access to finance. The Accelerator will drive sustainable growth and market readiness for startups through mentorship, workshops, ecosystem engagements, and funding opportunities, with the ultimate goal of increasing youth employment and mechanization services.

Join us in transforming agriculture in Tanzania—empowering youth, improving mechanization, and fostering digital innovation.

Benefits

Opportunities Through the Accelerator

Custom Programme

Customized training boot camp at the time of the programme.

Technical Assistance

Technical assistance at the various levels of the programme to strengthen the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and the financial model of the start-up.

Financial Support

Financial support to achieve adoption of their digital solutions to the small-holder farmers.

Investment Links

Links to financial & investment opportunities.

Networking

Networking opportunities to showcase your solution and meet with potential investors, development partners and other stakeholders.

Eligibility

Who Can Benefit From The Accelerator

Youth Founder

The founder(s) of a startup/business should be 35 years old or below.

Business

Established or registered business in Tanzania (Mainland & Isle) with less than 5 years

Revenue

Both pre-revenue and post-revenue AgriTech startups operating in Tanzania (Mainland & Isle) and focused on providing innovative solutions for agricultural mechanization and efficiency.

Innovation

Have an innovative AgriTech digital solution focusing on impacting the value chain in Sunflower, Maize, Rice and Horticulture.

Growth

Startups must demonstrate the potential for growth and scalability and be willing to participate in KilimoTech Accelerator programme.

Partners

We Are Proud Partners

Contact

Connect With Us

Address

Victoria Noble Center, 4th Floor, New Bagamoyo Rd, Dar es Salaam

Call Us

+255 744 828 241

 

Email Us

kilimotech@saharaventures.com

 

Open Hours

Monday - Friday

9:00AM - 05:00PM