Apply Now: Enabel Opens Digital Education Partnership Opportunity for NGOs
Enabel, the Belgian Agency for International Cooperation, has opened a Call for Expressions of Interest for organisations interested in implementing its Innovation Hub and Toolkit Model in Tanzania and Uganda for the 2026/2027 programme period.
The opportunity is being offered under the Digital Innovation for Education (DI4E) Scaling Project, an initiative supported by the European Union and Belgium as part of the Regional Teachers Initiative for Africa (RTIA).
The programme aims to strengthen digital education, improve teachers’ digital competencies and promote innovative teaching methods, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
Through the initiative, Enabel seeks to identify organisations with the capacity, experience and interest to operate an Innovation Hub and provide mobile digital learning resources that support teachers and educational institutions.
Importantly, this is an initial expression-of-interest exercise rather than a direct grant application. It is designed to assess organisational interest and readiness ahead of a possible future Call for Proposals. Submission does not guarantee funding, partnership selection or an implementation contract.
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Who Can Apply?
The call is open to organisations with an educational or social development mission and an interest in operating the model in Tanzania, Uganda or both countries.
Eligible organisation categories include:
Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs).
Public institutions.
Teacher training institutions.
Schools and educational institutions.
Universities and research institutions.
Foundations and professional networks.
Social enterprises and other private organisations with a clear educational or social purpose.
Organisations are not required to have an existing Innovation Hub or all the necessary facilities and resources in place. However, they should demonstrate relevant experience, local connections and the potential capacity to implement the initiative.
What Does the Programme Offer?
The Innovation Hub and Toolkit Model is designed to provide continuous support for teachers through three major components:
1. Digital Infrastructure and Resources
Organisations will explore the provision of accessible learning spaces, digital equipment, mobile learning toolkits, educational resources, electricity and internet connectivity or offline learning alternatives.
2. Teacher Training and Mentorship
The model promotes practical training, coaching, mentoring and peer-learning opportunities to help teachers develop digital skills and incorporate technology into classroom activities.
3. Educational Innovation and Experimentation
Teachers will have opportunities to collaborate, develop and test innovative teaching approaches and solutions to educational challenges within their communities.
The initiative also seeks to improve access to digital learning resources, particularly for teachers and schools in rural and underserved locations.
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What Organisations Need to Submit
Interested organisations are required to complete the Expression of Interest and Initial Readiness Form (Annex A) in English.
The form requests information covering:
The organisation’s motivation and interest in operating the model.
Its organisational profile, legal status and operational presence.
Relevant experience in education, teacher training or digital learning.
Available resources, potential operational capacity and areas where additional support may be required.
Applicants must also provide the details of an authorised contact person.
There is no requirement to submit a detailed project proposal, budget, financial statements or supporting attachments at this initial stage.
How to Apply
Interested organisations should download the official application guidelines and Annex A form, complete the required sections and submit the completed document by email.
Applications should be sent to esra.nurja@enabel.be, with a copy to lotte.vanpraet@enabel.be.
For further enquiries, applicants can contact Enabel through the email addresses provided in the official guidelines.
Important Dates:
Call publication: November 10, 2026.
Online information session: November 26, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. East Africa Time (EAT).
Application deadline: January 11, 2027, at 10:00 a.m. East Africa Time (EAT).
Potential future Call for Proposals: March 2027, subject to approval and funding availability.
Application Deadline: January 11, 2027.
Official Application Guidelines: Download Enabel’s Call Guidelines and Application Form (PDF).
Official Opportunity Page: Visit Enabel’s Grants Portal.
