Problem Statement:
The high failure rates of projects, businesses, and ideas in Tanzania's local innovation ecosystem, exacerbated by challenges like limited funding and networking opportunities, hinder the success of young entrepreneurs and innovators.

Target Group:
The Fail Fest targets a diverse audience, including entrepreneurs, innovators, researchers, academics, students, investors, policymakers, and other stakeholders in Tanzania's local innovation ecosystem.

Proposed Solution:
The Dar es Salaam Global Shapers Community proposes Fail Fest as a platform to normalize failure, inspire resilience, and promote learning. By creating a safe space, the event aims to foster a culture of openness, learning from setbacks, and building a supportive environment for innovation.

Hub Activities:

Keynote Speaker: Inspirational talk on overcoming failure.
Panel Discussion: Diverse backgrounds sharing failure experiences.
Open Mic: Participants share their stories in a supportive setting.
Exhibition: Showcase of failed projects, papers, and ideas with interactive presentations.
Networking: Facilitate connections among participants for collaboration and mentorship.
Short and Long-term Goals:
Short-term: Normalize failure, inspire resilience, and provide a supportive community.
Long-term: Foster a culture of learning and innovation, reducing the stigma associated with failure in the local ecosystem.

Metrics:

Learning: Workshop and panel attendance, engagement in resilience-building activities.
Networking: Number of connections made, collaborations initiated.
Exposure: Participation in exhibitions, positive feedback received.
Support: Mentorship and expert guidance provided, community engagement.