The New Home of Africa Tech
Groundbreaking Collaboration
Silicon Zanzibar is a public-private initiative to attract and relocate tech companies and workers from across Africa and beyond to the island of Zanzibar.
Led by the Zanzibar Ministry of Investment & Economic Development alongside leading African tech companies, Silicon Zanzibar aims to transform the island into a leading hub for Pan-African tech companies.
Why Zanzibar?
A historic trade hub connecting Africa, Asia, and the Middle East for centuries, Zanzibar has more recently transformed into a world-class tourism destination enchanting millions of visitors with its natural beauty, unique culture, and welcoming people.
Silicon Zanzibar is reestablishing the island as a gateway to the African continent through the transformative potential of the tech industry. As part of Zanzibar’s Blue Economy masterplan to promote sustainable development, the tech sector will play a critical role in expanding the island’s economy while maintaining a low environmental footprint.
With direct flights to over 20 major destinations across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East along with fibre-optic internet encircling the island, Zanzibar’s infrastructure for staying connected is firmly in place.
Benefits & Incentives
Availability of working space & accommodation at Fumba Town, a new modern eco-town located on 1.5km of seashore just 9km away from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
Work visas for relocating tech workers
Zanzibar Free Economic Zone incentives including exemption from corporate tax for 10 years
Daniel Yu, Founder & CEO of Wasoko
