EU Delegation Inspired by Ethiopia’s Entrepreneurial Youth at Tegbare-id Polytechnic

Addis Ababa, 31 March 2025 – A high-level delegation from the European Commission paid a visit to Tegbare-id Polytechnic College to witness first-hand how Ethiopia’s next generation of entrepreneurs is being shaped through the 3E Project (Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Ethiopia).

The EU visitors included Camilla Kuckartz, Agnieszka Skuratowicz, and Wouter van Damme from DG INTPA, joined by representatives from the EU Delegations to Ethiopia and the African Union.

Following a warm welcome by Dean Tesfaye Admasu, the delegation took part in a lively

roundtable where teachers and mentors shared their experiences supporting student start-ups. Project partners Iceaddis and CINOP presented how the 3E Proje

ct bridges education and entrepreneurship through incubation, digital skills, and business training.

Entrepreneurs currently in the incubation program showcased their minimum viable products, sharing how the project helped transform ideas into businesses. Visitors explored the Future Skills Incubation Centre, where young innovators proudly presented their work.

The afternoon concluded with a visit to Iceaddis’s Creative Hub, inspiring discussions about the center’s future and how Tegbare-id could build on this momentum.

“The energy, creativity, and commitment here are impressive,” The visit confirmed the strong potential of Ethiopia’s entrepreneurial youth—and the value of continued EU-Ethiopia collaboration in nurturing innovation.