Mdee, NorahMsuya, CatherineBusindeli, InnocentMartin, Respikius2025-07-082025-07-082025International Journal of C., Development and Management Review No. 1 January, 2025 in the Grassroots Innovation Journey MDEE N., MSUYA BUSINDELI I., and MARTIN R.:20,Stakeholders Dynamics in Tanzania: A Swot Analysis1597 – 9482https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ijdmr.v20i1.5https://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/6777Journal articleThe study analyzes the roles of various stakeholders in Tanzania’s grassroots innovation journey using a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis. The study examines key actors, including government agencies, private sector organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), international donors and grassroots innovators to assess their impact on the innovation ecosystem. A cross-sectional design was employed to collect qualitative data from 35 grassroots innovators, selected through purposive sampling from sources such as the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) database, Mashindano ya Kitaifa ya Sayansi, Teknolojia na Ubunifu (MAKISATU) records, and participants in the Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair Exhibition (SABASABA). Data were gathered through semi-structured questionnaires, key informant interviews and observations. The SWOT analysis reveals that stakeholders such as the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MOEST) and COSTECH provide crucial policy and funding support but face challenges like bureaucratic delays and budget constraints. Other institutions, including the Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA), Small Industries Development Organization (SIDO), National Institute of Transport (NIT) and Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) are recognized for their role in incubating grassroots innovations. The private sector and international donors contribute financial and technical support, yet issues related to trust and alignment with grassroots needs hinder their effectiveness. The findings emphasize the need for enhanced collaboration, improved coordination and streamlined administrative processes to strengthen stakeholder involvement in grassroots innovation.enGrassroots InnovationStakeholder AnalysisSWOT AnalysisInnovation EcosystemTanzaniaArticle