Connecting Zanzibar’s innovation community.

Discovery is the first connection.

Silicon Zanzibar brings ecosystem discovery, participation and evidence into one place. Find organisations, explore support pathways, read research and register the work you do.

The platform responds to the Zanzibar ecosystem report’s call for a live actor registry, stronger coordination and better representation of both Unguja and Pemba.

Powered by a shared ambition

Zanzibar Startup Association, Sahara Ventures and Zanzibar’s Ministry of Communication, Information Technology and Innovation bring community, venture development and public-sector perspectives to the platform.

Built for Zanzibar

Inspired by Startup Estonia’s ecosystem-discovery approach, this platform focuses on Zanzibar’s context: blue-economy enterprise, digital services, local talent and stronger links between founders and institutions.