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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Think Outside
the Box.

AMCET Innovation Hub is Dar es Salaam's premier space where students, graduates and innovators collaborate to solve real community challenges through technology and creativity.

535+
Community Members
4
Programs
2×
MAKISATU Winners
OUR PROGRAMS
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Internship Program
Aug – Sep • University Students
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Mentorship Program
Year Round • All Innovators
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Ndoto Program
Jan – Apr • Form IV Graduates
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CoderDojo
Schools-Based • Ongoing
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🏆 2× MAKISATU Champions  ·  AMCET Innovation Hub  ·  Al-Maktoum College, Dar es Salaam
Who We Are

Where Innovation Meets Community

We are a dynamic innovation space at Al-Maktoum College of Engineering & Technology in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Our mission is to empower young Tanzanians to become problem-solvers, tech leaders and community changemakers.

Teamwork
Accountability
Gender Equality
Creativity
Transparency
Volunteerism

Our Vision

To be East Africa's leading college-based innovation hub — nurturing a generation of purpose-driven technologists and social entrepreneurs who build solutions for Africa.

What We Offer

Our Programs

Four distinct pathways for students, graduates and schools to engage with technology, mentorship and innovation.

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Aug – Sep (Yearly)

Internship Program

An 8–12 week immersive program where university students develop innovative tech-driven solutions for real community challenges alongside experienced mentors.

Audience: University Students

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Year Round

Mentorship Program

Connects aspiring innovators with experienced coaches, professionals and industry leaders who provide guidance, accountability and networks to grow.

Audience: All Innovators

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Jan – Apr (Yearly)

Ndoto Program

Focuses on helping Form IV graduates discover their potential, build essential soft skills, identify their purpose and envision their career paths in the digital economy.

Audience: Form IV Graduates

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Schools-Based (Ongoing)

CoderDojo

AMCET Hub trains teachers who then lead coding clubs at their primary and secondary schools, spreading computational thinking and digital literacy across Tanzania.

Audience: Primary & Secondary Schools

AI-Powered

Innovation Challenge Board

Real-world challenges curated by AI from trusted global and African sources. Click any challenge to explore solutions.

535+
Community Members
4
Active Programs
2×
MAKISATU Champions
100+
School Teachers Trained
The People Behind the Hub

Meet Our Team

Dedicated professionals committed to growing Tanzania's next generation of innovators.

Mr. Habibu Mrisho

Leads the hub's daily operations and mentors students through innovation projects, fostering a culture of creativity and problem-solving.

Hub Coach
Ms. Jannat Sulayman

Head of Research, Innovation & Consultancy (HRIC) — overseeing community engagement, inclusion initiatives and strategic partnerships to ensure every voice at the hub is heard and valued.

HRIC — Research, Innovation & Consultancy
Mr. Yusuph Bukuru

An active intern contributing to hub projects, events and the CoderDojo program — gaining hands-on experience in innovation management.

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Latest Updates

News & Stories

Our Ecosystem

Partners & Networks

We collaborate with leading organizations to expand opportunities for our innovators.

AfriLabs
NACTE
Al-Maktoum College
AMCET
UDOM
COSTECH
ICT Commission
MAKISATU
CoderDojo Foundation
Get In Touch

Let's Build Together

Have a question, partnership idea, or want to learn more about our programs? Reach out — we'd love to hear from you.

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Location
Al-Maktoum College of Engineering & Technology
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Phone
+255 766 861 233
+255 769 926 355