Green Catalyst

#GreenCatalyst is a special initiative under the FUNGUO Innovation Programme that aims to promote innovation and sustainability within the forest-based value chains, increase rural employment, and unlock investment in green MSMEs. The call specifically targets innovative Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) within the forestry value chain that are led or largely benefit youth, women, and persons with disabilities.

A call for applications for Catalytic Grant Funding open for Innovative MSMEs in the Forestry Value Chain.

Application Deadline: 15 August 2025

The FUNGUO Innovation Programme is a multi-partner initiative aimed at unlocking the potential of impact-driven startups and innovative micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Tanzania through catalytic funding, technical assistance and ecosystem strengthening. Co-funded by the European Union, the British Government (FCDO) and the Republic of Finland, the programme is implemented by UNDP Tanzania in collaboration enterprise support organizations such as ANZA, WSHA, and StartHub Africa, as well as government partners including COSTECH and others.

The #GreenCatalyst Funding Opportunity

This initiative complements the ongoing Finland-funded FORLAND Project (Forestry, Land Use and Value Chains), and contributes to increasing rural jobs in the forest sector through innovation, skills development, and access to finance.

1. Eligibility - What We Are Looking For

2. What’s on Offer

3. Examples of eligible Innovation Areas

4. How to Apply

5. Selection Process

6. Information Sessions

Wito wa kuwasilisha maombi ya kupata Ufadhili wa Kichocheo (Catalytic Grant Funding) kwa ajili ya kampuni changa zenye ubunifu Pamoja na biashara ndogondogo na za kati zinazofanya kazi katika mnyororo wa thamani wa misitu na mazao ya misitu.

Tarehe ya mwisho ya kuwasilisha maombi: 15 Agosti 2025

Mpango wa Ubunifu wa FUNGUO ni mpango shirikishi wa wadau mbalimbali unaolenga kufungua fursa kwa biashara changa zenye athari chanya na hasa biashara changa, ndogo na za kati bunifu nchini Tanzania kupitia ufadhili wa kichocheo, msaada wa kiufundi na kuimarisha mazingira ya mfumo wa ubunifu. Mpango huu unafadhiliwa na Umoja wa Ulaya, Serikali ya Uingereza na Jamhuri ya Finland, ukitekelezwa na UNDP Tanzania kwa kushirikiana na mashirika kama ANZA, WSHA, StartHub Africa, na COSTECH.

Fursa ya Ufadhili

#GreenCatalyst ni mradi maalum chini ya FUNGUO unaolenga kukuza ubunifu na ujasiriamali katika mnyororo wa thamani wa misitu na mazao ya misitu, kuongeza ajira vijijini na kuvutia uwekezaji. Mradi unawalenga biashara zinazomilikiwa au kunufaisha vijana, wanawake na watu wenye ulemavu. Unasaidia utekelezaji wa Mradi wa FORLAND unaofadhiliwa na Finland.

Criteria	Indicators	Max Score
1. Eligibility & Compliance	Application complete, legally registered, meets target group criteria; within or with strong linkage to Iringa, Njombe, Ruvuma and Lindi	10
2. Relevance to Forestry Value Chain	Clear involvement in any stage of forestry value chain with demonstrable activities.	15
3. Innovation & Sustainability	Originality of solution, potential to contribute to low-carbon or climate-smart outcomes.	30
4. Business Viability& Scalability	Clarity of business model, growth potential, use of funds, budget clarity.	30
5. Impact on Jobs & Inclusion	Demonstrated or potential impact on job creation, especially for youth/women/PWD.	15

Kigezo	Kiashiria	Alamaza Juu
1. Uhalali naUzingatiaji vigezo	Ombi limekamilika, biashara imesajiliwa kisheria, linakidhi masharti ya kundi lengwa; ipo au inauhusiano wa karibu na Iringa, Njombe, Ruvuma naLindi	10
2. Uhusiano na Mnyororo wa Thamani wa Misitu	Ushiriki wa wazi katika hatua yoyote ya mnyororo wa thamani wa misitu, ukiambatana na shughuli za wazi	15
3. Ubunifu naUendelevu	Ubunifu wa suluhisho, uwezo wa kuchangia katikajuhudi za kuzuia na kuhimili mabadiliko ya tabianchi	30
4. Uhai wa Biashara naUwezo wa Kukua	Uwazi wa mfumo wa biashara, uwezo wa kukua, matumizi ya fedha, na uwazi wa bajeti	30
5. Athari kwa Ajira na Ushirikishwaji	Mchango unaooneshwa au unaotarajiwa katika uzalishaji wa ajira, hususan kwa vijana, wanawake, au watu wenye ulemavu	15

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Green Catalyst

A call for applications for Catalytic Grant Funding open for Innovative MSMEs in the Forestry Value Chain.

The #GreenCatalyst Funding Opportunity

1. Eligibility - What We Are Looking For

2. What’s on Offer

3. Examples of eligible Innovation Areas

4. How to Apply

5. Selection Process

6. Information Sessions

Wito wa kuwasilisha maombi ya kupata Ufadhili wa Kichocheo (Catalytic Grant Funding) kwa ajili ya kampuni changa zenye ubunifu Pamoja na biashara ndogondogo na za kati zinazofanya kazi katika mnyororo wa thamani wa misitu na mazao ya misitu.

Fursa ya Ufadhili

1. Vigezo vya Kustahiki

2. Msaada Unaotolewa

3. Mifano Maeneo ya Ubunifu Yanayokubalika

4. Jinsi ya Kuomba

5. Mchakato wa Uchambuzi wa maombi

6. Vikao vya Maelezo (Information Sessions)

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Green Catalyst

A call for applications for Catalytic Grant Funding open for Innovative MSMEs in the Forestry Value Chain.

Wito wa kuwasilisha maombi ya kupata Ufadhili wa Kichocheo (Catalytic Grant Funding) kwa ajili ya kampuni changa zenye ubunifu Pamoja na biashara ndogondogo na za kati zinazofanya kazi katika mnyororo wa thamani wa misitu na mazao ya misitu.

Physical Address:

Important Links:

Contacts:

Social Media: