About DigiTalents
DigiTalents is a programme providing business and technical training for young digital talents in Tanzania.
Across Tanzania, entrepreneurship ecosystems are filled with youth eager to grow and harness their digital skills. However, there is a clear gap in technical and business education, as well as access to finance and client networks, which hinder professional growth.
DigiTalents programme bridges this gap. The first cohort of the programme was implemented in 2023 and the second cohort in 2024.
Playbook
The DigiTalents Playbook was created and open-sourced to be used by Entrepreneurship Support Organizations across Africa. We conducted primary research, workshops, and surveys across five zones and regions in Tanzania. The findings, as well as actionable suggestions, are all summarized in the Playbook.
Programme Benefits
Technical Training
Develop specific digital skills to add value in the digital economy (web development, graphic design & content creation)
Leadership & Entrepreneurship
Cultivate your skills as a leader and build a realistic plan to turn your idea into a profitable business.
Business Registration
Officially register your business or freelance practice.
Networking
Access new growth and networking opportunities
Freelancer Growth
Build a killer freelancing portfolio and start earning income as a freelancer.
Incubation at WSH Arusha
Workspace and coaching at the startup hub for 20 participants.
Results
50
Young Talents Trained
20
Freelancers & Startups Incubated
6
New Businesses Registered
7
Freelancers Hired on Freelance Platforms
DigiTalents Profiles
Profiles of digital talents, who took part in the first DigiTalents cohort in Arusha in 2023.
Programme Donors
We sincerely thank the Friedrich Nauman Foundation for their vital support in empowering Westerwelle Startup Haus Arusha through the programme to drive digitalization and youth employment in the gig economy.
