The Zanzibar Startup Association (ZSA) is a member-based organization committed to building a thriving, inclusive startup ecosystem across the islands.
We bring together entrepreneurs, investors, enablers, and policymakers to champion innovation, advocate for startup-friendly policies, and empower local founders to turn bold ideas into sustainable ventures.
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what we do
Programs & Services
Policy & Advocacy
Capacity Building
Networking
Form partnerships
Partnerships are essential for achieving impact at scale. For ZSA, forming partnerships means building strategic relationships with organizations, institutions, and individuals who can offer resources, expertise, networks, or influence that benefit startups.
Create awareness
Creating awareness is about informing, inspiring, and engaging the public, stakeholders, and potential partners about the value of startups and innovation in Zanzibar. Many people especially outside the ecosystem may not fully understand what startups do, why they matter, or how they contribute to development.
Activities
ZSA takes the lead in planning, hosting, and managing events such as workshops, hackathons, or startup showcases to build and strengthen the local innovation ecosystem, while also participating in external conferences, forums, and networking sessions to represent Zanzibar’s startups, learn best practices, and create partnerships.
highlights
Zanzibar to Host Landmark Tech & AI Expo this August
Growing Startup Ecosystem in Tanga
CSO Week 2025
Africa Governance Internet Forum
News & updates
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