Creative Hub Ethiopia, Addis Ababa (2026)

29/04/2026

We’re excited to continue our DHL Training Series with the second session focused on Customer Engagement, Sustainability, and Finance Basics, supporting startups and SMEs looking to strengthen their businesses and prepare for global markets.

Yesterday’s session provided practical insights into building stronger customer relationships, understanding sustainable business practices, and strengthening financial foundations, key areas for businesses ready to grow, export, and compete internationally.

Up Next: Leading People Through Change
📅 May 07, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM -12:00 PM
💻 Online

Registration link in bio.
See you at the next session!

The initiative is part of the “Support to Youth and Women through the Development of Products, Services and Public-Private Partnerships” Program funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation and implemented by UNIDO, in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Skills of Ethiopia.

27/04/2026

🚀 Still energized from last week’s training moments at Creative Hub Ethiopia!

We explored “Customer is Queen” diving into how strong customer experience builds lasting, sustainable businesses. The engagement, ideas, and collaboration were truly inspiring.

And we’re just getting started…

Tomorrow, we continue with:
- Engaging Customs
- Sustainability in global trade
- Finance basics for business growth

Practical insights, real-world tools, and a community committed to growing together.

📍Creative Hub Ethiopia
Date: Tomorrow, Tuesday April 28

Let’s keep learning, building, and pushing forward.
See you tomorrow.

24/04/2026

48 Hours of Chaos. 🎮⚡

All game designers, developers, animators, filmmakers, and creative professionals - this is your chance to build, collaborate, and create under pressure.

Join the Game Jam experience and see what happens when creativity meets challenge. Push your ideas, work with others, and bring something unexpected to life in just 48 hours.

Winners will earn the opportunity to showcase their games at Craft Addis 2026 at the Adwa Victory Memorial Museum.

📍 Creative Hub
📅 April 25–26, 2026

Register now - link in bio.
See you there.

19/04/2026

🚀 Don’t Miss Next Week’s DHL Training!

Ready to level up how you connect with your customers?

Join us for an interactive session on “Customer is Queen & Customer Experience” and learn how to better understand, engage, and retain your audience. Whether you’re building a brand or scaling your business, you’ll gain practical insights you can apply immediately.

🗓 April 22 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 iceaddis (Behind Bole Medhanialem Church, beside The HUB Hotel)

✅ Confirm your attendance: (link in bio)
https://forms.gle/XtumWSwAqXoJwfrv9

📍 Find the location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/4aJxRmqdGm7jjwkd9?g_st=ipc

⚡️ Spots are limited — secure yours now! Walk away with practical tools you can apply immediately to grow your brand.

08/04/2026

This isn’t just a course. It’s where Ethiopian designers step into something bigger.

The Fashion Entrepreneurship Lab is built for those ready to move beyond creating pieces and start building brands. It’s about turning ideas into direction, shaping collections with purpose, and understanding how creativity connects to production, pricing, and the market.

From sketch to strategy. From talent to structure. From making clothes to building something that lasts.

If you’re ready to think like a creative director, not just a designer—this is your space.

Application link in bio

The initiative is part of ‘Support to Youth and Women through the Development of Products, Services and Public-Private Partnerships’ Program funded by Italian Agency for Development Cooperation & implemented by UNIDO, in partnership with Ministry of Labour and Skills of Ethiopia.

Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo – Ufficio di Addis Abeba, UNIDO – United Nations Industrial Development Organization, የሥራና ክህሎት ሚኒስቴር – ኢትዮጵያ / Ministry of Labor and Skills – Ethiopia, iceaddis, Creative Hub Ethiopia

06/04/2026

Next Change Makers | Cohort 16 & 17 Registration is Now Open! 🚀

After the inspiring journey of Cohorts 14 & 15, we’re excited to launch Cohort 16 and Cohort 17, a practical, mindset-focused entrepreneurship workshop series designed to help you shape your ideas and take your first real steps as a change maker.

📍 Location: Piassa, Old Post Office — Creative Hub Ethiopia

📅 Cohort 16- April 20, 24, 27, and 30

📅Cohort 17- April 21, 24, 27, and 30

💡 What you’ll gain:
• A deeper entrepreneurial mindset
• Tools to structure, validate, and present your idea
• Confidence to collaborate and build real-world solutions
• Your first pitch deck
• A pathway to join our annual mentorship program

✅ Register now via this link (DMs not accepted, link also in bio):
👉 https://forms.gle/vSmt1oHw2mT9Z8g7A

The initiative is part of ‘Support to Youth and Women through the Development of Products, Services and Public-Private Partnerships’ Program funded by Italian Agency for Development Cooperation & implemented by UNIDO, in partnership with Ministry of Labour and Skills of Ethiopia.

Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo – Ufficio di Addis Abeba, UNIDO – United Nations Industrial Development Organization, የሥራና ክህሎት ሚኒስቴር – ኢትዮጵያ / Ministry of Labor and Skills – Ethiopia, iceaddis, Creative Hub Ethiopia

06/04/2026

This isn’t just a course. It’s where Ethiopian designers step into something bigger.

The Fashion Entrepreneurship Lab is built for those ready to move beyond creating pieces and start building brands. It’s about turning ideas into direction, shaping collections with purpose, and understanding how creativity connects to production, pricing, and the market.

From sketch to strategy. From talent to structure. From making clothes to building something that lasts.

If you’re ready to think like a creative director, not just a designer—this is your space.

Application link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScncw6wWoq1TWxUsiMGZHPShUPn9XbrLZv3dxQCQ3BLqhzBwQ/viewform
(Link in bio)

The initiative is part of ‘Support to Youth and Women through the Development of Products, Services and Public-Private Partnerships’ Program funded by Italian Agency for Development Cooperation & implemented by UNIDO, in partnership with Ministry of Labour and Skills of Ethiopia.

Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo – Ufficio di Addis Abeba, UNIDO – United Nations Industrial Development Organization, የሥራና ክህሎት ሚኒስቴር – ኢትዮጵያ / Ministry of Labor and Skills – Ethiopia, iceaddis, Creative Hub Ethiopia

01/04/2026

We’re excited to continue our DHL training now happening in person!

This session focuses on Customer is Queen and Customer Experience
helping you understand, reach, and retain your customers better.

📅 April 8 | 10 AM – 1 PM
📍 iceaddis (Behind Bole Medhanialem Church, beside The HUB Hotel)

Location https://maps.app.goo.gl/4aJxRmqdGm7jjwkd9?g_st=ipc
(Location link also in bio)
Don’t miss it!

The initiative is part of ‘Support to Youth and Women through the Development of Products, Services and Public-Private Partnerships’ Program funded by Italian Agency for Development Cooperation & implemented by UNIDO, in partnership with Ministry of Labour and Skills of Ethiopia.

Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo – Ufficio di Addis Abeba, UNIDO – United Nations Industrial Development Organization, የሥራና ክህሎት ሚኒስቴር – ኢትዮጵያ / Ministry of Labor and Skills – Ethiopia, iceaddis, Creative Hub Ethiopia

01/04/2026

CALL FOR APPLICANTS 🇪🇹🇮🇹

Are you a young chef, aspiring culinary entrepreneur, or passionate home cook in Addis Ababa?

The Italo-Ethiopian Culinary Program is here — a FREE 3-month intensive training designed to help you level up your skills and turn your passion into a profession.

👩🏽‍🍳 What you’ll gain:
• Hands-on culinary training with Italian chefs
• Digital learning on food culture & gastronomy
• A 3-day entrepreneurship clinic (business, pricing, branding)
• Real networking with Addis-based restaurant owners

🌍 Learn how to blend Italian culinary heritage with Ethiopian ingredients to create innovative, world-class dishes.

👥 Who can apply:
• Ethiopian nationals based in Addis Ababa
• Anyone passionate about cooking (home cooks, chefs, entrepreneurs)
• Available for the full 3-month program
• Able to follow training in English

✨ Why apply?
• Gain internationally recognized culinary skills
• Build your food business or career
• Join a strong network of chefs & creatives
• Be part of a unique Italy–Ethiopia cultural exchange

📝 Apply via the link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wjEqHUyqpkxaK_8RFy6v_XarKL1jveVkoy7M5_zLu1w/viewform?chromeless=1&edit_requested=true (link also in bio)

Don’t miss this opportunity to take your passion to the next level.

The initiative is part of ‘Support to Youth and Women through the Development of Products, Services and Public-Private Partnerships’ Program funded by Italian Agency for Development Cooperation & implemented by UNIDO, in partnership with Ministry of Labour and Skills of Ethiopia.

Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo – Ufficio di Addis Abeba, UNIDO – United Nations Industrial Development Organization, የሥራና ክህሎት ሚኒስቴር – ኢትዮጵያ / Ministry of Labor and Skills – Ethiopia, iceaddis, Creative Hub Ethiopia

30/03/2026

Information Session: Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award 2026

The Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award is now open.
15 women founders working in health and food security will be selected for a six-month accelerator designed to build investor readiness, alongside grant support.
Through our partnership with the Impact Hub Network, Inkomoko is helping promote the opportunity and connect women entrepreneurs to the program. This year, the award also includes Ethiopia for the first time, expanding access for founders across the region.
We encourage all women entrepreneurs working in health and food security to apply.
Applications close April 13, 2026.
Apply here: bayerfoundation-wea.com

An information session will be held in Creative Hub Ethiopia on March 31, 2026 at 8:30 AM

The initiative is part of ‘Support to Youth and Women through the Development of Products, Services and Public-Private Partnerships’ Program funded by Italian Agency for Development Cooperation & implemented by UNIDO, in partnership with Ministry of Labour and Skills of Ethiopia.

Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo – Ufficio di Addis Abeba, UNIDO – United Nations Industrial Development Organization, የሥራና ክህሎት ሚኒስቴር – ኢትዮጵያ / Ministry of Labor and Skills – Ethiopia, iceaddis, Creative Hub Ethiopia

30/03/2026

Information Session: Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award 2026

The Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award is now open.
15 women founders working in health and food security will be selected for a six-month accelerator designed to build investor readiness, alongside grant support.
Through our partnership with the Impact Hub Network, Inkomoko is helping promote the opportunity and connect women entrepreneurs to the program. This year, the award also includes Ethiopia for the first time, expanding access for founders across the region.
We encourage all women entrepreneurs working in health and food security to apply.
Applications close April 13, 2026.
Apply here: bayerfoundation-wea.com

An information session will be held in Creative Hub Ethiopia on March 31, 2026 at 8:30 AM

The initiative is part of ‘Support to Youth and Women through the Development of Products, Services and Public-Private Partnerships’ Program funded by Italian Agency for Development Cooperation & implemented by UNIDO, in partnership with Ministry of Labour and Skills of Ethiopia.

Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo – Ufficio di Addis Abeba, UNIDO – United Nations Industrial Development Organization, የሥራና ክህሎት ሚኒስቴር – ኢትዮጵያ / Ministry of Labor and Skills – Ethiopia, iceaddis, Creative Hub Ethiopia

30/03/2026

Information Session: Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award 2026

The Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award is now open.
15 women founders working in health and food security will be selected for a six-month accelerator designed to build investor readiness, alongside grant support.
Through our partnership with the Impact Hub Network, Inkomoko is helping promote the opportunity and connect women entrepreneurs to the program. This year, the award also includes Ethiopia for the first time, expanding access for founders across the region.
We encourage all women entrepreneurs working in health and food security to apply.
Applications close April 13, 2026.
Apply here: bayerfoundation-wea.com

An information session will be held in Creative Hub Ethiopia on March 31, 2026 at 8:30 PM The initiative is part of ‘Support to Youth and Women through the Development of Products, Services and Public-Private Partnerships’ Program funded by Italian Agency for Development Cooperation & implemented by UNIDO, in partnership with Ministry of Labour and Skills of Ethiopia.

Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo – Ufficio di Addis Abeba, UNIDO – United Nations Industrial Development Organization, የሥራና ክህሎት ሚኒስቴር – ኢትዮጵያ / Ministry of Labor and Skills – Ethiopia, iceaddis, Creative Hub Ethiopia

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