Vodacom Tanzania Plc, in
partnership with Huawei and MassChallenge, has sent seven startups from the
Vodacom Digital Accelerator program on a learning and exchange trip to Shenzhen,
China.
The startups, represented
by their founders, will spend time at the Huawei HQ office park, participating
in workshops, training sessions, and lectures by R&D experts, tech experts,
and venture capitalists. They will also visit the headquarters of renowned tech
companies, including DJI, Tencent, and ByteDance (TikTok), to witness
innovation and the remarkable growth of these firms over the last decade.
This trip marks the final
phase of the three-month acceleration program, which aims to support and
empower local startups to drive digital transformation in Tanzania. The Vodacom
Digital Accelerator program has provided startups with mentorship,
training, and resources to help them scale and grow their businesses.
According to Vodacom
Tanzania, this initiative is aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship
in the country by providing opportunities for startups to learn from global
leaders in the tech industry.
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
