Tech hubs have played a pivotal role in building and sustaining technology ecosystems across Africa. In fact, in some countries or ecosystems, innovation or startups are synonymous with tech hubs.
The number of tech hubs has been growing across the continent with the latest figures from GSMA putting it at at least 400. Yet, this seems not to be slowing down as Tanzania has added 3 new tech hubs to the list this year so far.
Safe Space Co.
Safe Space started in the first quarter of 2017 an inclusive community for female entrepreneurs and female-led startups in Tanzania. The hub is located along Haile Selassie road in Dar es Salaam, and the Co. - according to them - stands for “Co-working, Coaching, and Community”.
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It offers desk space for entrepreneurs, individual and group coaching programs, as well as an inspirational and supportive community for members.
One can register for a free trial at the hub, after which flexible membership is at $60 per month, while full-time membership is at $150 per month.
Ndoto Hub
Ndoto is a co-working space for meetings and events located along Old Bagamoyo Road in Dar Es Salaam. Like SafeSpaces, the hub also prioritizes empowerment of women and began operations in January 2017.
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Young women are offered innovative ideas to learn how to grow and manage their business. This is through an online business development support that is open to supporting anytime and anywhere through subscriptions.
Membership is by registration, and this allows members to meet and network with other business leaders, investors and potential clients through various events and other daily activities.
Seedspace
This is the most recent addition, launching as the first Seedspace in East Africa in July 2018. Also located in Dar es Salaam, Seedspace says that it "offers office solutions that will make companies grow faster". It is an entrepreneurial hub in which Seedstars supports its network of investors, mentors, advisors, and startups to foster the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The hub accommodates entrepreneurs who want to make their idea come true; already launched startups; and ready-to-scale companies with new products or locations. These have access to online courses, to Seedstars partners, and IT tools.
Private office membership costs from USD 400/person/month while co-working membership is at USD 150/month.