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Empowering Zanzibar’s startup ecosystem - Uniting innovators and stakeholders to drive growth and success.

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We extend our heart most gratitude to His Excellency the President of Zanzibar Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi, the Honorable Minister Mudrik Ramadhan Soraga and officials of the Ministry of Communication Information Technology and Innovation, as well as the organising partners of the Zanzibar Tech & AI Expo 2026.

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EMPOWERING STARTUPS. SHAPING ZANZIBAR’S INNOVATION FUTURE! 🚀🌍

Africa’s next generation of groundbreaking businesses is being built by entrepreneurs who dare to think differently.

At Sahara Sparks 2026, we are delighted to welcome Mr. Ikram Soraga, CEO of the Zanzibar Startup Association, as part of the conversations shaping Africa’s Age of Abundance.

As a champion of Zanzibar’s growing startup ecosystem, Ikram’s participation highlights the importance of empowering entrepreneurs, strengthening access to investment and creating an enabling environment where innovative ideas can grow into sustainable businesses.

From nurturing local talent to connecting startups with opportunities, building a thriving innovation ecosystem requires collaboration, bold leadership and collective action.

The future of African entrepreneurship is being built today, and Zanzibar is part of that journey! 💡✨

#SaharaSparks2026 #AgeOfAbundance #ZanzibarStartupAssociation #StartupEcosystem #AfricanInnovation Entrepreneurship

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Still worth talking about. 🚀

The Tech & AI Expo Zanzibar 2026 may be over, but the conversations, ideas, and innovations it sparked are far from finished.

Here’s a look back at some of the moments that brought together technology, AI, innovation, and the people shaping the future of Zanzibar and beyond.

Because some events leave a lasting impact. 💡

#TechAndAIExpo #TechZanzibar #AIInnovation #DigitalTransformation #Zanzibar

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Investing in growing the innovation skills through the African Innovation Challenge Hackathon

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Matukio mbalimbali ya picha katika hafla ya Gala Dinner ya kufunga Tamasha la Tech and AI Expo Zanzibar 2026, yakionesha ushiriki wa wadau wa teknolojia, utoaji wa tuzo kwa washindi wa Hackathon na washiriki wa majukwaa ya mijadala.

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Waziri wa Mawasiliano, Teknolojia ya Habari na Ubunifu, Mhe. Mudrik Ramadhan Soraga, akifunga rasmi Tamasha la Tech and AI Expo Zanzibar 2026 kupitia hafla ya Gala Dinner, ambapo pia ametoa tuzo kwa washindi wa Hackathon na washiriki wa majukwaa ya mijadala (Panel Discussions), huku akisisitiza dhamira ya Serikali ya Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar katika kukuza ubunifu, teknolojia na matumizi ya akili bandia kwa maendeleo ya uchumi wa kidijitali.

📍Hotel ya Golden Tulip - Uwanja wa Ndege Unguja
🗓️01/10/2026

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Tech & AI Expo Zanzibar 2026 was more than an event.!

It was a space for ideas, policy, innovation and collaboration.

Tanzania Startup Association was proud to participate alongside Africa Business Connex and the Zanzibar Startup Association, reaffirming our commitment to supporting a stronger startup ecosystem across Tanzania, including Zanzibar.

The launch of the Zanzibar Digital Policy marks an important step toward strengthening the digital environment for innovation, entrepreneurship and investment creating new possibilities for startups to build, scale and connect with opportunities.

Stronger digital ecosystems. More opportunities for startups.

#tsw2026 #tsw #tanzaniastartups #tanzaniastartupweek #startupfounder #startups #tanzaniaecosystem #tanzaniastartupassociation #techaiexpo2026 #zanzibar #womenintech #artificalintelligence

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🏆 Hackathon Winners at the Tech & AI Expo Zanzibar! 🚀

Innovation, creativity and problem solving took centre stage as talented teams turned ideas into solutions during the Tech & AI Expo Hackathon.

🥇 1st Place – ZANELIMU | EdTech
Haitham Suleiman & Mohammad Kamardin

🥈 2nd Place – ANGIE | FinTech
Junior Liberath Massawe & Philemon Leonard Msaki

🥉 3rd Place – NEXT GEN ZANZIBARIS | Tourism
Anuar Mohamed, Ibrahim Silima, Rashid Mohammed, Masoud Salum & Ali Mohamed

Congratulations to all the winners for showcasing the power of technology to solve real world challenges. 👏

#TechAIExpo #HackathonWinners #TechInnovation #AfricanTech #ZanzibarTech

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Celebrating the 2026 Tech & AI African Trailblazers!

We are proud to recognise NILEAGI, recipient of the AI for Social Impact Award at the Tech & AI African Trailblazers Awards 2026.

Their presence and contribution to the technology and AI ecosystem remind us of the power of innovation to create meaningful social impact across Africa.

Congratulations, NILEAGI, on this well-deserved recognition!

#TechAIExpo #AfricanTrailblazers #AIForSocialImpact #TechAwards2026 #TechInnovation

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Day 2 of the Tech & AI Expo Zanzibar

A room filled with insightful conversations, collaboration, and forward thinking minds exploring what technology can unlock for the future.

#TechAIExpoZanzibar #AI #Technology #Innovation #Zanzibar

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