‍Organic Now! is an initiative under the Organic Value Chain Development Project aimed at incubating SMEs in Tanzania's food industry, supporting entrepreneurs from organic product sourcing to sales. We are committed to transforming the food system by promoting organic practices certified under the East African Organic Product Standard (EAOPS) for the domestic and regional market. If you are an entrepreneur, who is already engaged in the food industry and interested in being part of this transformation, we invite you to apply to join the program.

‍What You'll Gain

By joining Organic Now! as an already active entrepreneur, you will receive training and consulting in key areas, including:

• Developing organic supply chains
• Organic certification (EAOPS)
• TBS certification
• Business planning
• Labelling and branding
• Food processing
• Sales and marketing

You Will Benefit

By joining our initiative, you will benefit from a vibrant community of practice and gain access to a variety of opportunities:

• Organic Certification for Farmers: Assistance for farmers, already connected to SMEs, to obtain organic certification.
• Strategic Market Approaches: Guidance in developing strategies to enter the organic food market with the backing of a strong SME network.
• Improved Access to Organic Raw Materials: Easier sourcing of organic raw materials.
• Guaranteed Market for Certified Products: Secure a spot for certified products in established organic shops.
• Expanded Promotion: Your products will be promoted in leading supermarkets in Dodoma, Arusha, and Dar es Salaam.
• Enhanced SME Networks: Foster connections among SMEs, organic shops, and other stakeholders, promoting collaboration, co-creation, and resource-sharing.

 Are You Ready to Join the OrganicNow! Initiative?

To join the Organic Now! Initiative, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• You are running an SME engaged in the food business
• You are willing to go organic and certify your food business
• You have a permanent business location
• You are committed to organic practices and sustainable business transformation
• You have the enthusiasm for participating in tailored training programs and workshops (in average three to four days a month over period of 2 years)

If you meet these criteria and are interested in joining, apply now through our homepage.

How to Apply

The deadline for applications is 15th May 2024. To apply for participation in the Organic Now! Initiative, please fill in the application form by using the link below:

Apply Now!

Don't miss the opportunity to be part of a transformative journey towards organic and sustainable food production in Tanzania.

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The Organic Now! Initiative is a cooperation of Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania (SAT) and I am Organic.

This initiative is under the Organic Value Chain Project (OVCP) which is kindly supported by the Biovision Foundation.

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