A Decade of Innovations
05th - 06th September, 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Mlimani City Conference Centre,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Celebrating a Decade of
Innovation, Action, and Impact
Sahara Sparks returns in 2025 to mark a powerful milestone 10 years of catalysing Africa's innovation ecosystem. Under the theme “Impact Revisited, ” this year's edition is more than a conference it's a strategic call to reimagine the continent's future through action driven dialogue, inclusive entrepreneurship, and transformative partnerships.
As Sahara Ventures' flagship initiative, Sahara Sparks has evolved into Africa's leading platform for technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation dialogue. With a legacy of shaping policies, scaling startups, and driving digital transformation, the 2025 gathering will reflect on a decade of achievements while launching a bold vision for the next ten years.
This is
Why 2025 Matters
This is a pivotal year a moment of reflection and renewal. Over the past decade, Sahara Sparks has:
Forge strong relationships with investors and strategic partners.
Organize biannual marketplace events to connect startups with investors, experts, and partners.
Provide a platform for startups to showcase their products and secure investment deals.
Facilitate opportunities for funding, mentorship, and market expansion.
Now, we revisit the impact and redefine what's next
Moving From Thought Leadership to Measurable, Tangible Change
Impact Revisited
What To Expect
Impact Retrospective
Explore ten game-changing stories from previous editions—policy reforms, startup scale-ups, and investments that redefined ecosystems.
Investor & Policy Roundtables
Where ideas meet action, engage with investors, regulators, and founders to co-create the future of startup policy and economic transformation.
Impact in Action
A curated exhibition of Africa’s boldest innovations. Meet the startups building tomorrow, pitch to investors, and unlock new market opportunities.
Impact Framework Launch
Be the first to explore our 10-Year Innovation Blueprint, designed to guide ecosystem resilience, policy influence, and inclusive growth across the continent.
Impact Revisited
What We Aim to Revisit
Celebrate a decade of entrepreneurial excellence and innovation.
Bridge conversations to outcomes—from policy rooms to grassroots impact
Drive investment and partnership opportunities for African startups
Empower youth and women through inclusive engagement
Advance regional integration and sustainable digital economies
Meet the Visionary
Speakers and Investors
Hodan Addou
Country Representative for Tanzania, UN Women
Siraji Nalikame
Manager of Business Development and Facilitation, NEEC
Theresa Zitting
Ambassador, Embassy of Finland
Burak Buyuksarac
Founder & CEO, Senior Consultant, Eurasian & US Markets
Anthony Chamungwana
Founder & CEO, Intercapital
Mark Bryan Schreiner
Representative, UNFPA
Dr. Hassan Mshinda
Innovation & Research Leader,
Mara Zhanet Michelo
Founder and CEO, Jacaranda Hub
Zahoro Muhaji
CEO, Tanzania Startup Association
Ikram Soraga
CEO, Zanzibar Startup Association
Karen Giath
Acting Deputy Representative, UN Women Tanzania
Joseph Manirakiza
Programme Manager - FUNGUO Innovation Programme, UNDP
Carolyn Kandusi
Senior Program Officer, Segal Family Foundation
Mercy Thomas
Team Lead & Head of Business Support, MTI
Abdull Suddy
Head of Business Development, SSC Capital and Shirkah Invest
Naomi Mattary
Project Manager, Africapital
Jumanne Mtambalike
CEO, Sahara Ventures
Musa Kamata
COO, Rhapta Angels
Dr. Mwajuma Hamza
Representative, TWCC
Julia Seifert
Representative, Serengeti Business- Angels Network
Curtis Martin
Representative, Serengeti Business- Angels Network
Doris Mollel
Founder and Executive Director, Dorris Mollel Foundation
Prudence Masako
Country Director, Care Tanzania
Rebeca Gyumi
Founder & Executive Director, Msichana Initiative
Sophia Byanaku
Public Health and Business Leader, Forward Motion NGO
Nancy Sumari
Children Rights Advocate | Founder, Jenga Hub
Elizabeth Riziki
Country Director, MISA Tanzania
Lilian Madeje
Founder, Niajiri Platform
Asha Abinallah
Founder & CEO, Tech & Media Convergency
Liberatha Kawamala
Founder, Libe Green Nation
Nasra Ally
COO, Shule Yetu
Kaleb Gwalugano
Founder & CEO, Sarufi
John Haule
Founder, SwahiliesOur Proud
Partners and Investors
Sahara Sparks 2025
Join the Movement
Sahara Sparks 2025 is more than a milestone it's a movement. Whether you're a policymaker, investor, founder, creative, or changemaker, this is your platform to shape Africa's innovation narrative for the next decade
Let's revisit the impact. Rethink the strategy. Reignite growth
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