APPLY FOR STARTUP STAGE

Your Startup Name*

Startup Website Address (if you have one)

Is your Business Registered? * Is your Business Registered? * YES NO

Business Ownership * Business Ownership * Sole Proprietorship Partnership Company

Number of Employees (excluding yourself) *

Postal Address*

Street Name*

Apartment/Building Number (Optional)

Ward/Province/State*

District Name*

Country Name*

Current Business Address & Location *

Phone Number*

Email Address*

How did you Learn about this Programme (Check where applicable) * How did you Learn about this Programme (Check where applicable) * Internet Television Radio Newspaper Friends/Colleagues DTBI Website COSTECH Program Startup Event

In which industry category does your Business idea best fit (Pick one) * In which industry category does your Business idea best fit (Pick one) * Agriculture & Processing Education E-Commerce Tourism FinTech Insurance Energy Health Other

Provide a brief description of your Start-up (in not more than 200 words) *

Provide a brief description of your challenges in less than 200 words *

Please describe assistance requested from the Incubator in less than 200 words *

Type of product or solution you plan to produce in less than 100 words * Briefly describe the solution or idea that you like to develop. In detail clearly tell us what it is and how it will works and for how long. Maximum two paragraphs but BE SPECIFIC

Describe the problem are you planning to solve in less than 200 words * Tell us the problem that product idea will be solving, and also how your potential customers are solving that problem currently. Why do you think people / businesses will need this? Define how big this problem / need is. Be specific with numbers. Don’t say “everyone in Tanzania and there are more than 50M people.” Be specific

Indicate your target market and associated characteristics (including age, gender, career, life style etc.) in less than 200 words * Tell us who are your target customer and where they can be found. Who will buy this product? If you say “shop keepers” then tell us what kind of shops and how many and where

Explain the reasons for people to use or buy your product (in less than 200 words) * Tell us why you think people will use this product. What is its competitive advantage compared to what is already available on the market? How or why is it better? How does it compare in cost / price? If you say it will “save time” then tell us step-by-step how people are solving this problem now and how using your solution saves time or is so much more convenient. In other words, don’t just tell us, show us