#UNIDOSomalia paid a high-level visit to @SIMADiLab, a key implementing partner of the @BicSomali Project, funded by @EU_in_Somalia. The visit featured inspiring discussions on @SIMADiLab’s transformation journey — from strengthening governance and building diversified financial sustainability to integrating AI and digital innovation. 💡🤝 Together, we’re shaping a resilient model for workforce development, bridging learning and earning for a future-ready Somalia. ✨ #UNIDO is proud to support 🇸🇴 business incubators as they thrive and strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem. #PrivateSectorDevelopment #InnovativeEntrepreneurship #YouthEmpowerment #InclusiveGrowth #EconomicGrowth @UNIDO @EU_in_Somalia @UNinSomalia @BicAfrica @EUBIC @mocisom @somaliacci

Thanks to funding from @EU_in_Somalia, @UNIDO via @SIMADiLab hosted the Final Sales Pitch in #Mog, where young entrepreneurs presented market-ready ideas in agribusiness, creative industries & climate solutions—highlighting the potential of thriving🇸🇴startups. #BICSomali #Cohort3

🎓 Empowering the next generation of Somali innovators! #UNIDOSomalia proudly celebrates the graduation of 37 young entrepreneurs from the @BicSomali #Cohort1 Training and Mentorship Programme in Mogadishu — following 20 previous graduates with @HarHub — a remarkable milestone in their journey toward building successful and sustainable businesses. 👏 Funded by @EU_in_Somalia, organized by #UNIDOSomalia, and implemented by @iRiseHub and @SIMADiLab, the initiative equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the skills, tools, and confidence to turn innovative ideas into thriving enterprises. 💡 This achievement marks another key step in strengthening Somalia’s private sector — fostering job creation, innovation, and inclusive economic growth. 🇸🇴 #YouthEmpowerment #InclusiveGrowth #InnovativeEntrepreneurship #SustainableBusiness #EconomicDevelopment @UNIDO @EU_in_Somalia @UNinSomalia @UNTMIS_ @BicAfrica @EUBIC @mocisom @somaliacci @IBSBankSo

Formalizing the #BICSomali Network for Sustainable Growth! With support from @EU_in_Somalia, #UNIDOSomalia convened partners including @somaliacci, @iRiseHub & @SIMADiLab to formalize the #BICSomali Network — a national platform aligning incubator standards, enhancing coordination, and driving innovation-led growth. This initiative strengthens collaboration, fosters knowledge sharing, and creates new opportunities to empower 🇸🇴 entrepreneurs and build a resilient private sector. #PrivateSectorDevelopment #InclusiveGrowth #Entrepreneurship #Innovation @UNIDO @EU_in_Somalia @UNinSomalia @UNTMIS_ @BicAfrica @EUBIC @mocisom @BicSomali

Building Financially Resilient & Policy-Driven Incubators in Somalia! With support from @EU_in_Somalia, #UNIDOSomalia hosted a capacity-building session for the @SIMADiLab team on financial and strategic tools needed for long-term sustainability and growth. The session fostered in-depth discussions, with participants exchanging valuable insights, experiences, and best practices. #UNIDO proudly champions inclusive support mechanisms, capacity building, and resource mobilization to help 🇸🇴 business incubators thrive and strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem. #BICSomali #PrivateSectorEmpowerment #EconomicGrowth #SustainableBusiness #InnovativeEntrepreneurship @UNIDO @EU_in_Somalia @UNinSomalia @UNTMIS_ @BicAfrica @EUBIC @mocisom @somaliacci @SIMADiLab