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EDI Launches iDisruptHub to Accelerate Startups and Drive Ethiopia’s Economic Transformation News
18 May, 2026

EDI Launches iDisruptHub to Accelerate Startups and Drive Ethiopia’s Economic Transformation

ADDIS ABABA — The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) officially launched iDisruptHub on ...

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SEED Learning Summit 2026 Held: Driving Entrepreneurship for Enterprise Development and Employment News
08 May, 2026

SEED Learning Summit 2026 Held: Driving Entrepreneurship for Enterprise Development and Employment

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and ...

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EDI Scales Up Safeguarding Excellence in TVT Institutions News
08 May, 2026

EDI Scales Up Safeguarding Excellence in TVT Institutions

Addis Ababa - The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) has achieved significant progress in...

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National Entrepreneurship Development Policy Other
07 May, 2026

National Entrepreneurship Development Policy

National Entrepreneurship Development Policy

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DRIVING ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMEN Other
07 May, 2026

DRIVING ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMEN

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Parliament Anchors National Growth in Regenerative Leadership News
26 Apr, 2026

Parliament Anchors National Growth in Regenerative Leadership

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), in collaboration with the House of Peoples’ Repr...

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FinWise Bootcamp Awards 20 Million Birr to Eight Startups Driving Ethiopia’s Digital Finance Innovation News
25 Apr, 2026

FinWise Bootcamp Awards 20 Million Birr to Eight Startups Driving Ethiopia’s Digital Finance Innovation

“𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝒔𝒕�...

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EDI and International Partners Launch Consultation to Strengthen Ethiopia’s Female-Led Business Ecosystem News
23 Apr, 2026

EDI and International Partners Launch Consultation to Strengthen Ethiopia’s Female-Led Business Ecosystem

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) convened a high-level stakeholder consultation on A...

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EDI is Ethiopia’s Leading Ecosystem Builder for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, says UNCDF News
15 Apr, 2026

EDI is Ethiopia’s Leading Ecosystem Builder for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, says UNCDF

ADDIS ABABA — The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) has recognized the Entrepreneurs...

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EDI and UNCDF Launch FinWise Acceleration Bootcamp to Strengthen Ethiopia’s Fintech Ecosystem News
14 Apr, 2026

EDI and UNCDF Launch FinWise Acceleration Bootcamp to Strengthen Ethiopia’s Fintech Ecosystem

ADDIS ABABA – The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), in partnership with the United Nat...

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Hens Ready for the Easter Holiday Story
11 Apr, 2026

Hens Ready for the Easter Holiday

𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑨𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝑷𝒐...

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World Health Day 2026: Standing with Science to Build a Healthier Africa—The Story of Dr. Muna Ali Story
07 Apr, 2026

World Health Day 2026: Standing with Science to Build a Healthier Africa—The Story of Dr. Muna Ali

𝑻𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉. 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒘�...

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From Capability to Catalyst: Reimagining Leadership for Innovation and Impact News
24 Mar, 2026

From Capability to Catalyst: Reimagining Leadership for Innovation and Impact

What if leadership wasn’t just about delivering results—but about continuously redefining what�...

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Bishoftu Polytechnic College transformation in to Entrepreneurial Hub Story
15 Mar, 2026

Bishoftu Polytechnic College transformation in to Entrepreneurial Hub

The transformation of Bishoftu Polytechnic College (BPTC) began not with new infrastructure, but in ...

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EDI Calls for an Innovative Private Sector to Drive Ethiopia’s Economic Transformatio News
12 Mar, 2026

EDI Calls for an Innovative Private Sector to Drive Ethiopia’s Economic Transformatio

𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒄 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝑺𝒊𝒈𝒏�...

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FinWise Ethiopia Validation Workshop Calls for Collaboration to Expand Fintech Solutions to Underserved Communities News
12 Mar, 2026

FinWise Ethiopia Validation Workshop Calls for Collaboration to Expand Fintech Solutions to Underserved Communities

Addis Ababa, March 12, 2026 – Stakeholders from government, financial institutions, telecom operat...

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EDI Equips University of Gondar Management with Public Entrepreneurship and Innovation Skills News
10 Mar, 2026

EDI Equips University of Gondar Management with Public Entrepreneurship and Innovation Skills

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia— The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) concluded a three-day ...

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How Her Father’s Death Led Her to Build a Digital Health Platform Story
08 Mar, 2026

How Her Father’s Death Led Her to Build a Digital Health Platform

For Beamlak Alemayehu, the gaps in the healthcare system aren't just statistics—they are personal....

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International Women’s Day 2026: Milky Mamo’s Answer for Mothers and Unemployed Women Story
08 Mar, 2026

International Women’s Day 2026: Milky Mamo’s Answer for Mothers and Unemployed Women

On International Women’s Day 2026, under the theme “Give to Gain,” there is perhaps no better ...

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SEED Program Equips 447 Entrepreneurs with Disabilities across Three Cities News
07 Mar, 2026

SEED Program Equips 447 Entrepreneurs with Disabilities across Three Cities

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation thro...

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EDI Empowers 228 Young Women with Entrepreneurship and Business Skills News
07 Mar, 2026

EDI Empowers 228 Young Women with Entrepreneurship and Business Skills

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and ...

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EDI Concludes Intensive Media Lab to Drive Ethiopia’s Startup Ecosystem News
03 Mar, 2026

EDI Concludes Intensive Media Lab to Drive Ethiopia’s Startup Ecosystem

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), in collaboration with the Oromia Job Creation and ...

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EDI Partners with Jimma University and Ministry of Health to Scale Award-Winning Health Innovation News
25 Feb, 2026

EDI Partners with Jimma University and Ministry of Health to Scale Award-Winning Health Innovation

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) participated in a high-level consultative meeting a...

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Strengthening Entrepreneurial Resilience Through Psychosocial Support News
24 Feb, 2026

Strengthening Entrepreneurial Resilience Through Psychosocial Support

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation th...

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Cultivating a Vibrant Industrial Ecosystem through Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation News
23 Feb, 2026

Cultivating a Vibrant Industrial Ecosystem through Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation

BISHOFTU, Ethiopia — The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), in collaboration with the I...

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EDI and Ministry of Health Partner to Accelerate Healthcare Innovation via Intensive DYV Program News
22 Feb, 2026

EDI and Ministry of Health Partner to Accelerate Healthcare Innovation via Intensive DYV Program

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH)...

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Transforming Healthcare through Entrepreneurship and Innovation News
21 Feb, 2026

Transforming Healthcare through Entrepreneurship and Innovation

ADAMA, Ethiopia — The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), in collaboration with the Mini...

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Skill for Jobs (Qiyas) Onboarding Launches, Marking First-Ever Orientation for Digital Window Providers News
20 Feb, 2026

Skill for Jobs (Qiyas) Onboarding Launches, Marking First-Ever Orientation for Digital Window Providers

In a milestone moment for Ethiopia’s employment innovation landscape, the first onboarding session...

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Africa’s Future is Youth-Led! SEED Participant Joins High-Level Dialogues at Africa Business Forum 2026 News
20 Feb, 2026

Africa’s Future is Youth-Led! SEED Participant Joins High-Level Dialogues at Africa Business Forum 2026

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) recently hosted the 9th annual Africa Busi...

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EDI and University of Gondar Launch strategic partnership to install University championed Entrepreneurship and Innovation Ecosystem News
13 Feb, 2026

EDI and University of Gondar Launch strategic partnership to install University championed Entrepreneurship and Innovation Ecosystem

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), in partnership with the University of Gondar, offi...

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EDI, in Partnership with UNICEF, Expands Youth Entrepreneurship and BDS Capacity Building in Amhara and Tigray News
12 Feb, 2026

EDI, in Partnership with UNICEF, Expands Youth Entrepreneurship and BDS Capacity Building in Amhara and Tigray

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), in partnership with UNICEF and regional partners, ...

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Mahlet “Mafi” Afework Shares Her Global Fashion Journey at EDI Story Night News
05 Feb, 2026

Mahlet “Mafi” Afework Shares Her Global Fashion Journey at EDI Story Night

Renowned Ethiopian fashion designer and entrepreneur Mahlet Afework, widely known as Mafi, shared he...

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Ethiopia Celebrates Transformative Success in Women Entrepreneurship Development News
05 Feb, 2026

Ethiopia Celebrates Transformative Success in Women Entrepreneurship Development

Ethiopia is celebrating a major milestone in empowering women entrepreneurs. The Entrepreneurship De...

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The Story
29 Jan, 2026

The "Mother’s Touch" in Business, Letebrhan Hayelom’s Journey

Letebrhan Hayelom was born and raised in Wukro, Tigray, in a neighborhood called Tsigereda. Growing ...

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A Proud Moment for the EDI Family, Kibret Abebe Honored with 2026 Schwab Foundation Global Award News
21 Jan, 2026

A Proud Moment for the EDI Family, Kibret Abebe Honored with 2026 Schwab Foundation Global Award

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) is thrilled to celebrate a monumental achievement w...

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Ethiopia Marks Historic Shift with Approval of First National Entrepreneurship Development Policy News
20 Jan, 2026

Ethiopia Marks Historic Shift with Approval of First National Entrepreneurship Development Policy

Ethiopia has reached a major milestone in its economic transformation with the official approval of ...

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SME LOOP Program Wraps Up in Tigray with Final Event in Mekelle News
17 Jan, 2026

SME LOOP Program Wraps Up in Tigray with Final Event in Mekelle

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) and GIZ celebrated the grand finale of the SME LOOP...

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The Ministry of Education and EDI Sign MoA to Transform Universities into Entrepreneurial Hubs News
24 Dec, 2025

The Ministry of Education and EDI Sign MoA to Transform Universities into Entrepreneurial Hubs

In a move set to strengthen the critical role of higher education in realizing Ethiopia’s ambitiou...

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SEED Program Mobilizes Over 325,000 Youth into Work, Reaching 1.1 Million+ Youth in two and a half years News
21 Dec, 2025

SEED Program Mobilizes Over 325,000 Youth into Work, Reaching 1.1 Million+ Youth in two and a half years

The Sustainable Employment through Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Development (SEED) Program, led by ...

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For Social Media Women Entrepreneurs Graduate from EDI-AICS Leather Program *** EDI and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) are proud to celebrate the graduation of 35 women entrepreneurs from a 45-day leather products manufacturing prog News
19 Dec, 2025

For Social Media Women Entrepreneurs Graduate from EDI-AICS Leather Program *** EDI and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) are proud to celebrate the graduation of 35 women entrepreneurs from a 45-day leather products manufacturing prog

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), in partnership with the Italian Agency for Develop...

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Women Entrepreneurs Graduate from EDI-AICS Leather Program News
19 Dec, 2025

Women Entrepreneurs Graduate from EDI-AICS Leather Program

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), in partnership with the Italian Agency for Develop...

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Entrepreneurship Knows No Borders: The Award-Winning Journey of Abdulaziz Mahmood Story
17 Dec, 2025

Entrepreneurship Knows No Borders: The Award-Winning Journey of Abdulaziz Mahmood

Commemorating international migrants day For many, a border is a barrier, but for Abdulaziz Mahmo...

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The Ethiopian Parliamentary Committee Recognized EDI as a National Asset and Model for Entrepreneurial Transformation News
14 Dec, 2025

The Ethiopian Parliamentary Committee Recognized EDI as a National Asset and Model for Entrepreneurial Transformation

The Standing Committee on Human Resource Development, Employment, and Technology Affairs of the Hous...

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EDI Drives Zero Tolerance for GBV as Part of 16 Days of Activism News
12 Dec, 2025

EDI Drives Zero Tolerance for GBV as Part of 16 Days of Activism

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) proudly hosted a powerful session titled “A Socie...

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EDI and Shayashone Partner to Strengthen Agribusiness, Corporate Consulting, and Digital Skills News
11 Dec, 2025

EDI and Shayashone Partner to Strengthen Agribusiness, Corporate Consulting, and Digital Skills

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with...

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EDI & UNICEF Launch Youth Entrepreneurship Project across Three Regions News
10 Dec, 2025

EDI & UNICEF Launch Youth Entrepreneurship Project across Three Regions

EDI and UNICEF have partnered through the Biqu Wetat Programme, a program aimed at accelerating yout...

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The 6th Round of the Bruh Ethiopia Innovative Business Idea Competition 2025 concluded by recognizing 100 winners! News
06 Dec, 2025

The 6th Round of the Bruh Ethiopia Innovative Business Idea Competition 2025 concluded by recognizing 100 winners!

The 6th Bruh Ethiopia Innovative Business Ideas Competition and Bootcamp (Bruh 2025), a major nation...

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EDI Strengthens Agribusiness Finance Readiness through FAO’s RuralInvest Toolkit News
02 Dec, 2025

EDI Strengthens Agribusiness Finance Readiness through FAO’s RuralInvest Toolkit

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Losing Sight Didn't Stop His Vision: Dinsefa Misbah's GEW 2025 Award-Winning Journey Enhances Paving the Way for Progress: A Story for IDPD 2025 Story
02 Dec, 2025

Losing Sight Didn't Stop His Vision: Dinsefa Misbah's GEW 2025 Award-Winning Journey Enhances Paving the Way for Progress: A Story for IDPD 2025

On the eve of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) on December 3, 2025, the Ent...

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EDI Equips Culture & Sport Leaders with Forward-Thinking Skills News
02 Dec, 2025

EDI Equips Culture & Sport Leaders with Forward-Thinking Skills

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) successfully concluded a transformative five-day ex...

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Entrepreneurs Honored at Ethiopia’s GEW 2025 Closing Ceremony News
27 Nov, 2025

Entrepreneurs Honored at Ethiopia’s GEW 2025 Closing Ceremony

Ethiopia’s Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2025 concluded its remarkable run on November 27, 20...

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National Entrepreneurship Research Conference Concludes GEW 2025 News
27 Nov, 2025

National Entrepreneurship Research Conference Concludes GEW 2025

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) successfully hosted the National Entrepreneurship R...

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EDI Convenes a Media Forum, Highlighting Media’s Role in Ethiopia’s Entrepreneurial Future News
27 Nov, 2025

EDI Convenes a Media Forum, Highlighting Media’s Role in Ethiopia’s Entrepreneurial Future

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) hosted a Media Forum on November 27, 2025, at the S...

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Bruh Ethiopia 2018 National Business Innovation Idea Competition Kicks Off News
25 Nov, 2025

Bruh Ethiopia 2018 National Business Innovation Idea Competition Kicks Off

  The Ministry of Labor and Skills (MoLS), in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Developme...

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EDI Bridges Africa-Caribbean Entrepreneurship During GEW 2025 News
24 Nov, 2025

EDI Bridges Africa-Caribbean Entrepreneurship During GEW 2025

As part of the global celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2025, the Entrepreneurship D...

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Voices of Resilience: Bold Entrepreneurs Share Powerful Journeys at GEW Ethiopia 2025 Story Night News
22 Nov, 2025

Voices of Resilience: Bold Entrepreneurs Share Powerful Journeys at GEW Ethiopia 2025 Story Night

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) successfully hosted the Story Night under the them ...

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EDI & Partners Spotlight Agri-Business Advisory Services as Key Catalyst for Growth News
21 Nov, 2025

EDI & Partners Spotlight Agri-Business Advisory Services as Key Catalyst for Growth

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), in partnership with key ecosystem players, success...

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Startup Ecosystem Forum Highlights Vital Role of Entrepreneurs in Ethiopia's Development News
21 Nov, 2025

Startup Ecosystem Forum Highlights Vital Role of Entrepreneurs in Ethiopia's Development

The Startup Ecosystem Forum, hosted by EDI in partnership with the Ministry of Labor and Skills and ...

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EDI & Partners Explore Global BDS Lessons for Ethiopia News
20 Nov, 2025

EDI & Partners Explore Global BDS Lessons for Ethiopia

EDI in collaboration with EBASPA, SNV, AMEA, and Mercy Corps, successfully hosted a critical session...

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CoBuild Ethiopia AI Hackathon 2025 Kicks Off News
20 Nov, 2025

CoBuild Ethiopia AI Hackathon 2025 Kicks Off

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), in collaboration with Addis AI, Efuye Gela, an...

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Skill Development Takes Center Stage at the GEW 2025 Ethiopia Story Night Event News
20 Nov, 2025

Skill Development Takes Center Stage at the GEW 2025 Ethiopia Story Night Event

A critical emphasis has been placed on skill development as a key strategy to enable citizens to eff...

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GEW Ethiopia 2025 Hosts African Startup Ecosystem Builders (ASEB) Awards Ceremony News
17 Nov, 2025

GEW Ethiopia 2025 Hosts African Startup Ecosystem Builders (ASEB) Awards Ceremony

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute and partners hosted the African Startup Ecosystem Builder...

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High-Powered GEW Panel Declares: Ecosystem Builders Are Essential to Unlocking Africa’s Transformation News
17 Nov, 2025

High-Powered GEW Panel Declares: Ecosystem Builders Are Essential to Unlocking Africa’s Transformation

As part of the vibrant activities of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2025 Ethiopia celebration, a...

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<strong>Global Entrepreneurship Week Launched in Ethiopia</strong> News
16 Nov, 2025

Global Entrepreneurship Week Launched in Ethiopia

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) of Ethiopia, along with the Ministry of Labor and S...

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Ethiopia Tops GEW Global Ranking Ahead of Official Launch! News
16 Nov, 2025

Ethiopia Tops GEW Global Ranking Ahead of Official Launch!

Today, November 16, 2025, Ethiopia has seized the number one spot on the Global Entrepreneurship Wee...

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<strong>“Entrepreneurship is the true engine of transformation.”</strong> News
14 Nov, 2025

“Entrepreneurship is the true engine of transformation.”

Ethiopia to Launch Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025 on November 17 as Minister Reaffirms National C...

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EDI Delivers Five-Day Training of Trainers Program for AFLEx News
09 Nov, 2025

EDI Delivers Five-Day Training of Trainers Program for AFLEx

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) has successfully completed a five-day Training of T...

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SPARK Vol 1 | November 2025 Magazine
01 Nov, 2025

SPARK Vol 1 | November 2025

SPARK Vol 1 | November 2025

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<strong>Field Visit Highlights Promising Progress of SME Loop Program in Tigray</strong> News
25 Oct, 2025

Field Visit Highlights Promising Progress of SME Loop Program in Tigray

The SME Business Training and Coaching Loop (SME Loop) is a strategic intervention under the Private...

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<strong>Validation Workshop on TVT College Curriculum Held at MoLS</strong> News
24 Oct, 2025

Validation Workshop on TVT College Curriculum Held at MoLS

The Ministry of Labor and Skills (MoLS), in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Development In...

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<p><strong>Pushing for strong work culture and productivity in Ethiopia</strong><br> <em>Validation workshop held on the National Work Culture and Productivity Research and Strategy</em> </p> News
23 Oct, 2025

Pushing for strong work culture and productivity in Ethiopia
Validation workshop held on the National Work Culture and Productivity Research and Strategy

A validation workshop on the Draft National Work Culture and Productivity Strategy was successfully ...

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<strong>EDI Champions Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Africa Skills Week 2025</strong> News
17 Oct, 2025

EDI Champions Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Africa Skills Week 2025

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) concluded its participation in the second annual Af...

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<strong>From dreaming of crutches to building them</strong> Story
14 Oct, 2025

From dreaming of crutches to building them

"I never thought I would manufacture items which I wished I had in my childhood. " Birhanu Simon <...

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<strong>EDI Equips Urban and Infrastructure Leaders with Public Entrepreneurship and Future Thinking Training</strong> News
10 Oct, 2025

EDI Equips Urban and Infrastructure Leaders with Public Entrepreneurship and Future Thinking Training

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) is proud to announce the successful conclusion of...

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<strong>EDI and UNCDF Launch "> News
09 Oct, 2025

EDI and UNCDF Launch "FinWise Ethiopia" Project to Boost Local Fintech Innovation

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) has launched a project alongside the United Natio...

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<strong>Tripartite MoU Deepens Cross-Border Cooperation for African Entrepreneurship</strong> News
06 Oct, 2025

Tripartite MoU Deepens Cross-Border Cooperation for African Entrepreneurship

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to s...

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<strong>EDI and CINE Sign MoU to Accelerate Digital Transformation and Entrepreneurship</strong> News
03 Oct, 2025

EDI and CINE Sign MoU to Accelerate Digital Transformation and Entrepreneurship

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) and the Center for Investment and Networking Exce...

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<strong>Youth Business Incubators (YBI) Final Pitch Concludes, Investing 10 Million Birr in 20 Youth-Led Enterprises</strong> News
02 Oct, 2025

Youth Business Incubators (YBI) Final Pitch Concludes, Investing 10 Million Birr in 20 Youth-Led Enterprises

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), in collaboration with the International Organizati...

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<strong>SEED Program Disburses Over Birr 2.2 Billion, Powering 10,000+ Ethiopian Enterprises in Two Years</strong> News
29 Sep, 2025

SEED Program Disburses Over Birr 2.2 Billion, Powering 10,000+ Ethiopian Enterprises in Two Years

The Sustainable Employment through Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development (SEED) Program, an in...

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<strong>Innovation is the Mechanism, EDI Hosts MoH State Minister Meeting</strong> News
25 Sep, 2025

Innovation is the Mechanism, EDI Hosts MoH State Minister Meeting

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) was honoured to host H.E. Seharela Abdulahi, Minist...

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<strong>Wolkite Polytechnic College's Entrepreneurial Journey</strong> Story
19 Sep, 2025

Wolkite Polytechnic College's Entrepreneurial Journey

In Central Ethiopia Region, Wolkite Polytechnic College is no longer just a place of learning; it ha...

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<strong>Safeguarding and Inclusion Training Strengthens TVET Institutions</strong> News
17 Sep, 2025

Safeguarding and Inclusion Training Strengthens TVET Institutions

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute holds a fundamental belief: a safe and inclusive enviro...

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Happy New Year 2018 from EDI! Other
11 Sep, 2025

Happy New Year 2018 from EDI!

As we step into 2018, EDI wishes you a year full of new opportunities, innovation, and success! <br>...

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Innovate, Compete, Succeed: Celebrating a Year of Ethiopian Entrepreneurial Triumphs! Other
08 Sep, 2025

Innovate, Compete, Succeed: Celebrating a Year of Ethiopian Entrepreneurial Triumphs!

As we approach the New Year, let's celebrate a truly phenomenal year for Ethiopian entrepreneurship!...

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<strong>Empowering People, Strengthening Systems & Transforming Institutions</strong> Other
06 Sep, 2025

Empowering People, Strengthening Systems & Transforming Institutions

As the new year approaches, we reflect on a year of profound impact! At EDI, we've been busy Empower...

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<strong>Woliso Polytechnic College's Entrepreneurship Revolution</strong> Story
03 Sep, 2025

Woliso Polytechnic College's Entrepreneurship Revolution

Woliso Polytechnic College in Oromia is at the forefront of a major transformation, thanks to the SE...

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<strong>SEED Program Champions Safeguarding and Inclusion</strong> News
29 Aug, 2025

SEED Program Champions Safeguarding and Inclusion

At the Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), through the SEED program in partnership with ...

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<strong>EDI Concludes Psychosocial Support TOT Training</strong> News
27 Aug, 2025

EDI Concludes Psychosocial Support TOT Training

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation ...

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<strong>Ministry of Labor and Skills and Entrepreneurship Development Institute Hold National Consultative Workshop on Draft Entrepreneurship Policy.</strong> News
26 Aug, 2025

Ministry of Labor and Skills and Entrepreneurship Development Institute Hold National Consultative Workshop on Draft Entrepreneurship Policy.

The Ministry of Labor and Skills, in partnership with the Entrepreneurship Development Institute, is...

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<strong>Future-Ready Leadership: A Visionary Step for Ethiopia's Social Sector</strong> News
03 Aug, 2025

Future-Ready Leadership: A Visionary Step for Ethiopia's Social Sector

Senior leaders from seven social sector ministries (Health, Education, Labor and Skills, Women and...

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<strong>EDI Celebrates Successful Green Plantation Day in Bishoftu</strong> News
29 Jul, 2025

EDI Celebrates Successful Green Plantation Day in Bishoftu

What a day for nature lovers! The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) wrapped up a fant...

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<strong>EDI Signs MoU with HP to Empower Youth with Digital Skills</strong> News
29 Jul, 2025

EDI Signs MoU with HP to Empower Youth with Digital Skills

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with...

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<strong>From Chalkboards to Change Agents: How EDI is Reimagining Ethiopia’s Future Through Training</strong> Article
17 Jul, 2025

From Chalkboards to Change Agents: How EDI is Reimagining Ethiopia’s Future Through Training

Ethiopia is at a moment of transition, a move from educational quantity to quality, from mere school...

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<strong>A New Era for Ethiopian Innovation, Ethiopia Ratifies Historic Startup Proclamation!</strong> News
17 Jul, 2025

A New Era for Ethiopian Innovation, Ethiopia Ratifies Historic Startup Proclamation!

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) is delighted that the House of People's Representat...

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<strong>Ethiopia Propels Africa's Job Agenda to Summit Level!</strong> News
09 Jul, 2025

Ethiopia Propels Africa's Job Agenda to Summit Level!

The 3rd African Job Creation Forum concluded on July 9, 2025, in Addis Ababa, marking a truly histor...

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<strong>EDI Workshop Equips TVT Leaders for Enhanced Overseas Employment Training</strong> News
29 Jun, 2025

EDI Workshop Equips TVT Leaders for Enhanced Overseas Employment Training

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) has concluded a vital three-day "Discovery Worksh...

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<strong>Ugandan Delegation Praises Ethiopia's Women Entrepreneurship Success</strong> News
25 Jun, 2025

Ugandan Delegation Praises Ethiopia's Women Entrepreneurship Success

A high-level delegation from Uganda's  (GROW) project recently concluded a highly successful visit ...

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<strong>World Refugee Day | Standing in Solidarity</strong> Story
20 Jun, 2025

World Refugee Day | Standing in Solidarity

Today, on #WorldRefugeeDay, we proudly echo this year’s theme, “Solidarity with Refugees,” rea...

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<strong>MoLS and EDI Unveil Ethiopia’s Public Services Innovation Lab</strong> News
20 Jun, 2025

MoLS and EDI Unveil Ethiopia’s Public Services Innovation Lab

The Ministry of Labour and Skills (MoLS), in partnership with the Entrepreneurship Development Insti...

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EDI is a catalyst to advance entrepreneurial ecosystems in Ethiopia. This new collaboration with JKU...

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Ethiopian Overseas Employment Agencies Requested to Level Up for Global Competition!

In a significant call to action, overseas employment agencies across Ethiopia have been requested to...

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SEED Program Blasts Past Targets with 900,000+ Ethiopians Reached, Youth Employment DOUBLES!

The SEED Program led by EDI in partnership with the MasterCard Foundation, is celebrating monumental...

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Council Approves Startup Bill, Legislation Advances to Parliament for Final Approval

A monumental step has been taken for Ethiopia's emerging innovation ecosystem! On June 5, 2025, the ...

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Leadership Training Strengthens Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Public Service Excellence

A critical "Public Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Ecosystem Building Training" for executive leade...

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World Bank Hails Women's Entrepreneurship Development Project, WEDP as a Model for Other Nations

The World Bank has lauded WEDP, Women Entrepreneurship Development Project as successful and one of ...

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የኢፌዲሪ የሕዝብ ተወካዮች ምክር ቤት የበላይ አመራሮች ከሥራ...

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Ethiopian Aviation University Exceeds Leadership Training Goals

The Ethiopian Aviation University (EAU) has successfully completed the Leadership Development Traini...

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Parliament Urges Strengthening Entrepreneurial Mindset for National Development

Ethiopia's Parliament stated the need to Strengthen an entrepreneurial mindset nationwide to unlock ...

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African Day Marked at EDI

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) marked African Day on May 23, 2025, in a story nigh...

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Parliamentarians Conclude Workshop Focused on Entrepreneurship and Innovation for National Growth

May 17, 2025, Bishoftu: The Ministry of Labor and Skills (MoLS) and the Entrepreneurship Development...

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Strengthening Entrepreneurship Ecosystems: Insights and Tools for Impact Workshop Held

Addis Ababa, May 6, 2025 – A high-level workshop focused on "Strengthening Entrepreneurship Ecosys...

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SEED Program's ToT Ignites Demand-Driven Skill Development!

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Bruh-Ethiopia's Bruh -Enat women's entrepreneurship competition concludes, awarding top innovators

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Transforming OSSC/BoLS service delivery in Addis Ababa!

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) – Ethiopia, in collaboration with the Internation...

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Bruh-Enat Women’s Innovation Boot Camp 2025 Kicks Off

The Bruh-Enat Women Innovative Business Idea Competition 2025 Boot Camp officially launched today in...

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A lecturer turned entrepreneur: a revolution in a sack.

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Motorbike gone, Milk Buisness born: how meron murned loss Into victory

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Weaving resilience: Alemenesh's IWD 2025 story

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University teacher to street vendor, then triumph: Letaye's IWD story!

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SEED program exceeds targets, empowering hundreds of thousands of youth.

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A TVT Realized Its Dream For Transformation With Nearly a Dozen Enterprises

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Ethiopia Shines at Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024 with Strong Government Commitment to Entrepreneurship

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Ethiopian Entrepreneurs Share Insights at Story Night Program During Global Entrepreneurship Week

Ethiopian entrepreneurs gathered for an inspiring evening at the Story Night Program, a prominent ev...

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Global Entrepreneurship Week Ethiopia: Panel Discussions Focus on Inclusivity and Innovation in Entrepreneurship Ecosystem NOV 23,2024

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Nov.23, 2024– Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) Ethiopia continued its vibr...

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Ethiopia Inaugurates Global Entrepreneurship Week to Boost Innovation and Economic Progress

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute, in partnership with the Ministry of Labor and Skills, of...

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Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024: A National Celebration of Innovation and Inclusion in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2024, a prominent global initiative ded...

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Public Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program

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