Tech Innovators Fellowship
Empowering youth with digital skills to address community challenges
About The Fellowship
SmartJamii’s flagship program is designed to empower youth with digital skills and innovative thinking to address pressing community challenges. This one-year program combines hands-on training, mentorship, and project development to equip participants with the tools they need to create tech-based solutions in education, healthcare, and agriculture.
Program Goals
Bridge the Digital Divide
Equipping youth with essential tech skills needed to participate in the digital economy and create innovative solutions.
Empower Local Innovation
Providing participants with the tools and knowledge to develop innovative solutions to local challenges in their communities.
Foster Collaboration
Creating meaningful connections between young innovators, mentors, and industry leaders to support sustainable development.
Key Activities
Digital Skills Workshops
Comprehensive training in coding, programming, and digital literacy to build technical competence.
Innovation Labs
Hands-on sessions focused on developing and prototyping technology solutions for real-world problems.
Mentorship Program
Guidance from experienced tech industry professionals to support project development and career growth.
Demo Day
A platform for participants to present their innovative solutions to stakeholders, potential funders, and the community.
Expected Impact
Digital Literacy
Significant increase in digital literacy among Tanzanian youth, enabling them to participate more effectively in the global digital economy.
Tech Solutions
Development of scalable technology solutions for social challenges in education, healthcare, and agriculture sectors.
Strong Networks
Strengthened networks between youth innovators and the technology sector, creating pathways for sustained collaboration and growth.
Join The Tech Innovators Fellowship
Applications for the next cohort are now open. Be part of the movement to transform communities through technology.