Creative Hub Ethiopia, Addis Ababa (2026)

02/06/2026

As the training of the Filmmaking Academy at Creative Hub continues, participants were broken down into teams of four, each working on selected scripts to develop and translate stories into structured visual productions.

This session focused on what happens before filming begins, where ideas are carefully analyzed and shaped into clear production plans.

Participants explored selected scripts in depth, breaking them down into scenes and sequences, understanding narrative flow, and translating written stories into visual thinking. The process helped them see how every shot, every scene, and every transition is built long before the camera starts rolling.

The focus was on structure, planning, and working together, showing that filmmaking is not only about capturing images but about designing them with intention and scheduling the details from the very beginning.

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

01/06/2026

🚀 Italian Research Day 2026 | Registration Now Open!

Creative Hub Ethiopia, in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in Addis Ababa, is pleased to invite you to The Italian Research Day in the World right here in Ethiopia! 🇮🇹✨🇪🇹

Expect an inspiring day centered around global innovation, groundbreaking research, and powerful cross-border collaborations. Connect with international researchers and minds shaping the future of tech and science.

Participants will gain global innovation insights, cross-border networking opportunities, and direct collaboration with international creators.

📍Location: Creative Hub Ethiopia, Piassa old post office
📅 Date: June 12, 2026

🔗 How to register: Tap the link in our bio to fill out the Google Form and secure your seat!

Or copy & paste this link in your browser: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfM5g8qc3aOggiLHTfCMACuyl1yI0tgvVE_GAJOD-Yo3o1Ugw/viewform?usp=dialog

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

29/05/2026

🚀 Next Change Makers | Cohort 18 & 19 Registration is Now Open!

After the inspiring journey of Cohorts 16 & 17, we‘re pleased to launch Cohort 18 and Cohort 19 of the Next Change Makers entrepreneurship workshop series, a practical and mindset-focused programme designed to support emerging entrepreneurs, innovators, and young change makers in transforming ideas into actionable solutions.

Through interactive sessions and collaborative learning experiences, participants will engage with key entrepreneurial tools and approaches focused on idea development, problem-solving, innovation, and early-stage venture building.

💡 Participants will gain:
- Entrepreneurial mindset development
- Tools to structure, validate, and present ideas
- Practical collaboration and problem-solving experience
- Development of a first pitch deck
- Pathways toward future mentorship opportunities

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

📅 Cohort 18: June 15, 17, 19, and 22 (Morning)

📅 Cohort 19 :June 15 (Afternoon)
June 17, 19, and 22 (Morning)

👉 Register via link in bio or here:
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

28/05/2026

Bootcamp 2 at Creative Hub Ethiopia continued bringing together emerging entrepreneurs, innovators, and creatives for a practical and collaborative learning experience focused on strengthening business development and entrepreneurial thinking.

Building on the first bootcamp, participants further explored the Business Model Canvas through hands-on exercises and discussions around value proposition development, customer segments, operational structures, and revenue streams.
The bootcamp continues contributing toward strengthening entrepreneurship, innovation, and ecosystem-building through practical learning and collaboration. Additional bootcamp sessions and upcoming activities are scheduled in the coming months.

📍 Creative Hub Ethiopia

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

26/05/2026

🚀 Registration is now open for startups and innovative businesses to join Creative Hub Jimma!

Creative Hub Jimma invites emerging entrepreneurs, innovators, and creatives to apply for an opportunity to further develop their ideas through mentorship, training, networking, and collaborative learning opportunities within a growing entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The programme aims to support startups and early-stage businesses working across innovation-driven sectors including:

-   Agro-processing
- Wood innovation
-   Fashion innovation
-   Digital innovation

Participants will have the opportunity to access business development support, professional networking opportunities, collaborative workspaces, and ecosystem engagement designed to strengthen entrepreneurship and innovation in Jimma and beyond.

👉 Female applicants and recent graduates who are currently unemployed are highly encouraged to apply.

📅 Applications Are Now Open: May 26, 2026
⏰ Deadline: June 6, 2026
📍 Location: Creative Hub Jimma

Apply via link in bio or use this : https://forms.gle/JVRusWwq9d7VobSDA

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

25/05/2026

Strengthening communication for stronger ventures.

Venture Meda Training brought together members of the Creative Hub Ethiopia ecosystem for a session focused on communication skills - exploring the importance of clear messaging, collaboration, presentation, and professional engagement in building sustainable businesses and creative ventures.

Through practical discussions and interactive learning, participants had the opportunity to further develop essential communication tools that support leadership, teamwork, and growth within today’s evolving entrepreneurial landscape.

📍 Creative Hub Ethiopia

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

20/05/2026

What happens when entrepreneurs gain better access to financial knowledge and opportunities? Stronger ideas, stronger businesses, and stronger ecosystems.

Creative Hub Ethiopia, in collaboration with Enat Bank S.C. - Emmaye Piasa Branch, organized an Access to Finance Information Session focused on business financing opportunities, financial accessibility, and support mechanisms for entrepreneurs and women-led enterprises.

The session created space for participants to engage directly with financial experts, learn about available credit facilities and financing options, and better understand application processes and business readiness requirements.

Through initiatives like this, connections between innovation, entrepreneurship, and access to opportunity continue contributing toward the growth of Ethiopia’s evolving creative and business ecosystem.

📍 Creative Hub Ethiopia

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

17/05/2026

📢 Access to Finance Information Session

Creative Hub Ethiopia, in collaboration with Enat Bank S.C. – Emmaye Piasa Branch, is organizing an information session focused on access to finance, business credit facilities, and financing opportunities for entrepreneurs and women-led businesses.

The session will cover: 
• Business financing opportunities
• Dedicated financial solutions for women-led enterprises
• Eligibility requirements and application procedures
• Guidance on preparing stronger loan applications
• Q&A session with Enat Bank representatives

🗓 May 19, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (4:00–6:00 Local Time)
📍Creative Hub Ethiopia
🔗 Registration link in bio.

The session is open to all interested members, with strong encouragement for female participants and women-led initiatives to attend.

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

14/05/2026

Fashion Entrepreneur Lab happening today at Creative Hub Ethiopia.

Today’s session brought together a vibrant community of emerging designers, creatives, and fashion entrepreneurs exploring fashion beyond aesthetics - connecting creativity with brand direction, product development, market positioning, and industry thinking. Moving beyond creating pieces and start building brands.

Through collaborative learning, discussion, and practical engagement, participants continue building stronger foundations for sustainable and market-oriented fashion businesses.

📍 Creative Hub Ethiopia

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

14/05/2026

Reminder | DHL Online Training Session
Join us on May 15 for an online DHL training session focused on strengthening practical knowledge around logistics, global trade processes, and business growth through effective supply chain systems.

📅 May 15, 2026 💻 Microsoft Teams
⏱️10:00 - 12:00pm

Join the session: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/338776377368028?p=KPGjxqaF7BUq15U97Z
Meeting ID: 338 776 377 368 028 Passcode: aV6Pn9x3

📍 Creative Hub Ethiopia
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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