A national research-to-market framework

Where the University ends,
TAREFA begins.

Transforming academic research into market-ready innovations. Join a community that supports, funds, and commercializes your ideas across Tanzania.

Any Field of Study Research to Market Verified Network
Verified · Research · Impact
Simple Steps

How TAREFA works

Four steps from registration to your first opportunity.

1

Choose Your Category

Pick the registration category that matches who you are.

2

Create Your Account

Fill in your details to set up your TAREFA profile.

3

Get Verified

Our team reviews and confirms your account.

4

Access Opportunities

Connect with funding, partners, and support for your work.

For Everyone

Who is TAREFA for?

Three kinds of members make up the TAREFA community, each with a different role to play.

Researchers & Innovators

DEGREE · POSTGRADUATE · GRADUATE · DROPOUT
  • Register your research or idea
  • Get matched with funding and partners
  • Track your progress on one dashboard
  • Verified, credible profile

Investors

INDIVIDUALS & FUNDS
  • Discover vetted research ventures
  • Review innovator profiles directly
  • Reach founders across Tanzania
  • Dedicated investor dashboard

Corporate Partners

ORGANIZATIONS
  • Co-develop research with universities
  • Sponsor and mentor innovators
  • Access a pipeline of local talent
  • Full partnership management panel
Get Started

Select your registration category

Choose the category that best describes you to create your TAREFA account.

Degree
Degree holders & closed practitioners
Postgraduate
Masters & PhD researchers
Recent Graduate
Fresh graduates (max 15 yrs after graduation)
Dropout
University & college dropouts with big ideas
Investor
Individuals & funds investing in research
Corporate
Organizations & corporate partners

Ready to turn your research into impact?

Create your free TAREFA account and join researchers, investors, and partners across Tanzania.

Register Now

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