eCoDigital Limited is a Tanzanian-born social enterprise headquartered at the University of Dar es Salaam's College of Information and Communication Technologies, aiming to innovate at the intersection of technology, nature, and sustainability. The organization harnesses digital innovation, data science, and bio-material engineering to address environmental challenges, fostering a regenerative African economy where waste is transformed into wealth and marginalized communities are empowered through inclusive green jobs. eCoDigital's vision is a world where technology and nature collaborate to restore ecosystems and combat climate change. Its mission focuses on developing digital and bio-based solutions that promote circular economies, climate resilience, and equitable development across Africa. Key initiatives include EcoPlastic, a mobile platform promoting a circular economy for plastics; SuperFiber, a carbon-negative biomass crop; and SuperBlock, a sustainable building material. The enterprise's impact goals emphasize job creation, reduced pollution, and the advancement of multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). eCoDigital is committed to building a future where Africa leads the green revolution by leveraging local ingenuity and cutting-edge technology. Collaborations with various partners, including climate funds, governments, tech institutions, and impact investors, are encouraged to co-create sustainable solutions for the continent.
Overview of Organisation
Website link
Assistance Areas Offered
Accelerators and Incubators
Incubator
Accelerator
Business Planning/Modelling
Market Research
Identification & Research of Foreign Markets
Feasibility Studies
Diversification
Demographics & Census Data
Business Planning
Business Plan Consulting
Mentoring and Coaching
Networking and Associations
Product Development
Prototype Development
Product Design and Development
Product Assembly and Packaging
Specialization Sector/s
Agriculture, forestry and fishing
Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
Agro-processing
Growing of fibre crops
Growing of other tree and bush fruits and nuts
Growing of spices, aromatic, drug and pharmaceutical crops
Growing of tropical and subtropical fruits
HighTech
Fishing and aquaculture
Freshwater aquaculture
Freshwater fishing
Marine aquaculture
Marine fishing
Forestry and logging
Gathering of non-wood forest products
Logging
Silviculture and other forestry activities
Manufacturing
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities
Remediation activities and other waste management services
Waste collection, treatment and disposal activitites; materials recovery
Biotech
Water collection, treatment and supply
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcyles
Other retail sale in non-specialized stores
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcylcles
Transportation and storage
Warehousing and support activities for transportation
Water transport
Information and communication
Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
HighTech
Internet StartUps
Mobile
Professional, scientific and technical activities
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
Advertising and market research
Advertising
Market research and public opinion polling
Target Market
Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Scale-Up stage SMME’s
Growth stage SMME’s
Universities
Country/s of interest
Tanzania
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