ICC Centre of Entrepreneurship in Africa

Inspiring innovation and improving the business environment for SMEs in Africa.

The ICC Centre of Entrepreneurship hubs are strategically located in Ghana, Kenya, Morocco and Nigeria, working with various stakeholders, including businesses, chambers of commerce, academic institutions, intergovernmental and governmental agencies, to connect local entrepreneurs to global markets, enhance regulatory conditions for SMEs to thrive, and prepare the next generation of African business leaders.

ICC Centre of Entrepreneurship network – Accra

Network partner: ICC Ghana

The Accra network focuses on programmes related to eTradeHubs platform, MAE Fair, Africa Sustainable Supply Chain Summit, TVET and the Single Africa Market programme.

Key focus areas: e-commerce, gender inclusivity, cross-border trade

For more information about the programme in Accra, please contact:

Dr John Kani

+233243475400

ICC Centre of Entrepreneurship network – Nairobi

Network partner: Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry

The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry is working with a broad range of stakeholders to connect local entrepreneurs to global markets, drive innovation, enhance regulatory conditions for SMEs to thrive, and prepare the next generation of African business leaders.  They have successfully sensitised more than 500 small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya about the benefits and opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA). Startup support includes guidance and advice on various aspects of business development, market access, strategy formulation, and financial management.

Key focus areas: AfCTA Sensitisation, mentorship to start-ups, market access, cross-border trade

For more information about the programme in Nairobi, please contact:

Virginia Waruingi

ICC Centre of Entrepreneurship network – Casablanca

Network partner: ICC Morocco.

ICC Morocco supports programmes including eCommerce Acceleration Programme (eCAP) which contributes to the growth of the digital economy and stimulates a dynamic entrepreneurship environment across the Arab region. 

Key focus areas: e-commerce, cross-border trade

For more information about the programme in Casablanca, please contact:

Mohamed Ourdedine

ICC Centre of Entrepreneurship network – Lagos

Network partner: ICC Nigeria

ICC Nigeria is working with a broad range of stakeholders including businesses, chambers of commerce, academic institutions, intergovernmental and governmental agencies to connect local entrepreneurs to global markets, enhance regulatory conditions for SMEs to thrive, and prepare the next generation of African business leaders. 

Key focus areas: cross border trade, regulatory conditions, digitalisation

For more information about the programme in Lagos, please contact:

Esther Afolabi