Product Development Partnership
We are working to enhance collaboration between local and international actors to support the transfer of knowledge, technologies, and entrepreneurship skills to Tanzania by leveraging opportunities within the country, to prototype and develop marketable innovations.
About Us
The Product Development Partnership (PDP) Forum is a virtual centre at Ifakara Health Institute, established to strengthen Tanzania’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. We advance local product innovation to commercialization by leveraging design studios and makerspaces within the PDP consortium.
Why Choose Us
Integrity
The PDP Forum is committed to integrity, upholding ethical standards and transparency in all collaborations to foster Tanzania's innovation ecosystem.
Confidentiality
The PDP Forum places a high emphasis on confidentiality, protecting sensitive information to safeguard intellectual property, partner interests, and project data.
Discover your potential. Innovate without limits.
Program & Services
PDP Student Innovation Outreach
This program supports student entrepreneurs and innovators from technical and health universities. The aim is to create a sustainable innovation pipeline driven by market needs.
Design and Product Development
Through this partnership, PDP adopts a global health technology curriculum focused on problem-based learning and real-world design experiences.
Technical Trainings and Support
The partnership with BongoTech & Research Labs, Robotech Labs, and Ifakara Health Institute brings expertise in engineering, life sciences, technical consulting, and systems maintenance.
PDP Student Innovation Outreach
This program supports student entrepreneurs and innovators from technical and health universities. The aim is to create a sustainable innovation pipeline driven by market needs.
PDP Student Innovation Outreach
This program supports student entrepreneurs and innovators from technical and health universities. The aim is to create a sustainable innovation pipeline driven by market needs.
Recent Posts
Innovation
Our partners’ design studios and makerspaces, from Ifakara to Dar es Salaam, are more than just…
Tue, 15 April 2025
Local Impact
We believe some of the best solutions to Tanzania’s health challenges will come from…
Sun, 15 March 2025
Support
A great idea is just the beginning. Through bootcamps, mentorship, and non-equity…
Wed, 15 May 2025
Funders
The PDP forum is currently being funded by Fondation Botnar and Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) acting through the Embassy of Switzerland to Tanzania.
Our Partners
