Adaptation & Resilience ClimAccelerator Tanzania 2026: Apply for Climate Innovation Support and Up to €95,000 in Grant Funding

Overview

The Adaptation & Resilience ClimAccelerator Tanzania 2026 is a five-month business acceleration programme designed to support entrepreneurs, startup founders, and small and medium-sized enterprises creating innovative climate adaptation solutions in Tanzania. Powered by Climate KIC, implemented by Ennovate Ventures and Anza Entrepreneurs, and funded by the Government of Ireland International Development Programme, the initiative aims to strengthen climate-focused businesses, enhance investment readiness, and help local ventures scale solutions that protect communities, livelihoods, and ecosystems against climate-related challenges such as droughts, floods, changing rainfall patterns, and rising temperatures.

Who can apply

Applicants must be founders and small and medium-sized enterprises with registered operations based in Tanzania. The venture must address a local climate-related challenge by helping people, businesses, or communities adapt to climate change. Eligible ventures must work within one of three priority areas consisting of Food and Water, Coastal and Blue, and Health and Resilience.

What you get

Selected participants receive structured business development support, expert mentorship, sector-specific guidance, networking opportunities, and investment-readiness assistance over a five-month period. Additionally, up to €95,000 in total grant funding is available to be shared among 10 selected startups, subject to applicable conditions and successful completion requirements.

Key dates

Applications must be submitted before the deadline of 16 November 2026.