Milango Expansion Program

Opening doors, Creating opportunities
Milango Expansion Program

Opening doors, Creating opportunities
Milango Expansion Program

Opening doors, Creating opportunities
Milango Expansion Program

Opening doors, Creating opportunities

About Milango

Startups are transforming East Africa by driving innovation, creating jobs, and fostering economic resilience. However, many struggle to scale due to limited networks, market insights, and regulatory barriers. With rapid digitalization and economic growth, the region presents immense opportunities for expansion—especially in sectors like technology, agriculture, renewable energy, and tourism.

Milango is a six-month program designed to help growth-stage startups in Tanzania expand into new East African markets. Through strategic partnerships, expert mentorship, and tailored support, we equip entrepreneurs with the tools to scale, build lasting connections, and unlock new opportunities across the region.

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Who is it for?
- Founders with startups at the growth-stage startups in Tanzania
- Founders looking to expand into new markets in the East African Region.
- Founders seeking strategic partnerships and investment opportunities.
This cohort features businesses in:
- Agriculture – Innovative agribusiness solutions
- Natural beauty – Sustainable beauty and wellness brands
- EdTech solutions – Digital learning and education platforms
- While these industries are the focus of the current cohort, Milango welcomes entrepreneurs from diverse sectors in future cohorts, provided they have the potential to scale across East Africa.

Programme Benefits

Market research

Gain insights into the East Africa markets and opportunities

Legal guidance

Navigate compliance and business structuring required to scale

Mentorship

Learn from experienced coaches and industry experts

High-level networking

Connect with partners, investors, and key industry players

Regional growth support

1 week immersion trip to Nairobi, Kenya to explore expansion opportunities

Our Impact

3

Countries researched for market entry: Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda

5

Entrepreneurs selected for tailored expansion support

1

Market expansion trip to Kenya

25

Potential partners engaged

Watch the Milango Case Study

See the journey of our entrepreneurs and the impact of the Milango Expansion Program in this case study video.

Partners & Sponsors

We extend our gratitude to Ansa Africa for facilitating key connections in Kenya for the expanding startups and to the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) for making this journey possible.