Our Journey of Impact
Key milestones and achievements since our establishment in 2019
2019
Establishment
SEA founded by visionary entrepreneurs and officially registered as a civil society organization
- Registered under Proclamation No. 1113/2019
- Initial membership of 35 entrepreneurs
- First capacity building program launched
2020
Expansion & Resilience
Adapted programs to COVID-19 challenges while expanding reach
- Launched digital training platforms
- Supported 150+ businesses through pandemic
- Formed key government partnerships
2021
Program Growth
Scaled initiatives and introduced new programs
- Launched Kidpreneurship initiative
- Established first regional chapter
- Secured major international partnerships
2022
Ecosystem Leadership
Recognized as a leading voice in Ethiopia's entrepreneurship ecosystem
- Hosted first national entrepreneurship conference
- Advocated for policy reforms
- Expanded to 3 new regions
2023
Impact Scaling
Significantly increased reach and measurable impact
- Supported 1,500+ entrepreneurs
- Facilitated ETB 10M+ in financing
- Launched regenerative entrepreneurship framework
2024
Future Vision
Positioning for greater impact and regional expansion
- Developing regional innovation hubs
- Expanding digital transformation initiatives
- Strengthening policy advocacy efforts
