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Discover Tanzania's
future tech innovators.

The national competitive programming programme identifying, training, and empowering Tanzania's sharpest young problem-solvers, and preparing them to represent the country at PAIO and IOI.

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Problem archive

Solve real algorithmic challenges.

Every round draws from a growing archive of original problems, built around Tanzanian geography, systems, and data.

01
Kilimanjaro Routes

Find the shortest supply route across a weighted network of mountain trading posts.

Graph Theory
Medium
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func solve(n int) int { dp := make([]int, n+1) dp[0], dp[1] = 0, 1 for i := 2; i <= n; i++ { dp[i] = dp[i-1]+dp[i-2] } return dp[n] } class Graph: def __init__(self): self.adj = {} def bfs(self, start): visited = set([start]) queue = [start] def shortest_path(grid): dist = [[inf]*cols for _ in range(rows)]
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Why participate

What TIO gives every student who joins.

Skill
Advanced algorithms, real fast
Sharpen programming, logical, and analytical thinking well beyond the standard school curriculum.
Mentorship
Coaches who've been there
Learn from experienced coaches and meet talented students from every corner of Tanzania.
Stage
Compete, nationally and abroad
Rise through national rounds and represent Tanzania at PAIO and IOI.
Portfolio
A record that stands out
Build an academic portfolio that opens doors to scholarships and global opportunities.
Career
A head start in tech
Prepare for careers in software engineering, data, and applied technology.
Access
No experience required
Girls and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged, and every background is welcome.
The competition

Built like an international olympiad, from day one.

Structured rounds, real problem sets, and a scoring system designed to match the standard of IOI, PAIO, and AOAI, so students arrive prepared, not surprised.

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Student coding during a national test or camp
Training

A clear path from first line of code to national team.

Beginner, intermediate, and advanced tracks covering algorithms, data structures, and competitive programming, built for students starting from zero.

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2026 goals

What we're building toward.

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Competition structure

From registration to IOI.

Stage 1
RegistrationStudents register individually or through their schools
Stage 2
Preliminary RoundOnline or regional programming contest
Upcoming
Stage 3
National FinalsTop-performing students compete nationwide
Upcoming
Stage 4
National Training CampIntensive algorithms & competitive programming
Upcoming
Stage 5
International RepresentationSelected students compete at PAIO, IOI & beyond
Upcoming
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Annual calendar

The TIO year at a glance.

Jan – Mar
School outreach & registration
April
Regional competitions
May
National qualification contest
June
National finals
July
National training camp
August
International competitions
Sep – Dec
School coding clubs & continuous training
Early leaderboard

Top performers so far.

Top scorers, PAIO 2026 selection examination
01
Wallece Edmund Nzella
Cornerstone Academy
50
02
Lightness Pigiliano Ngiliule
African Olympiad Academy
42
03
Joyce Paschali Sulumo
African Olympiad Academy
40
04
Sweetbert John Nene
African Olympiad Academy
35
05
Josephine Hezron Shayo
Dar Centre
33
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News

Stay informed.

Registration announcements, competition schedules, training camps, student achievements, and school outreach.

Announcement
2026 registration is open
Schools nationwide can now register students for the 2026 competition cycle.
Training
Founding coaches confirmed
Six founding coaches are building the training curriculum and Round 1 problem set.
Outreach
School visits begin January
Outreach visits kick off across target regions to introduce TIO to students and teachers.
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Everything you need to get involved.

About
Who we are
Our mission, vision, and the team building Tanzania's informatics pipeline.
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Eligibility
Who can compete
School requirements, the selection process, and how teachers get involved.
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Resources
Prepare to compete
Curated books, platforms, and tools for algorithms and competitive programming.
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Partners
Support the mission
Partner with us to fund training camps, prizes, and international travel.
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