Bahir Dar University Hosts Design Your Venture Training to Strengthen Startup Ecosystem
February 14, 2026 / Bahir Dar, ISC/BiT]
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Bahir Dar University, through its Entrepreneurship Development & Incubation Center in collaboration with the Business Incubation and Techno-Entrepreneurship Center, successfully conducted a three-day Design Your Venture (DYV) training program from February 12 to 14, 2026. The initiative aimed to empower selected startups across all university campuses with practical entrepreneurial skills and strategic insights.
The program brought together emerging entrepreneurs to strengthen their capacity in venture creation, innovation, and business model development.
Mr. Hailemariam Mulugeta, Director of the Business Incubation and Techno-Entrepreneurship Center, officially welcomed participants, highlighting the transformative potential of the DYV training in advancing startup development within the university ecosystem. He emphasized that the program equips entrepreneurs with essential tools to navigate the complexities of launching and scaling businesses.
The training was formally opened by Dr. Sisay Geremew, Startup Director at the university, who encouraged participants to actively engage in the sessions. He underscored the importance of leveraging the opportunity to build sustainable ventures capable of addressing real-world challenges.
Throughout the three-day event, participants engaged in interactive and hands-on discussions focused primarily on addressing key agricultural challenges. Entrepreneurs developed venture concepts aligned with their areas of expertise, identified target customers through detailed persona development, and crafted compelling value propositions.
The training placed significant emphasis on completing a Business Model Canvas, delivering effective investment pitches, and applying a structured problem-solving framework based on empathy, problem definition, ideation, and prototyping.
In his closing remarks, Dr. Muluken Zegeye, Deputy Scientific Director for Research and Technology Transfer, stressed the importance of collaboration among campus incubation centers. He noted that coordinated efforts are essential to building a comprehensive ecosystem for business development, innovation, and technology incubation at the university.
The DYV training marks a significant step forward in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship at Bahir Dar University, providing startups with a platform to refine ideas, engage with experts, and strengthen peer collaboration.
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Bahir Dar Institute of Technology Launches Startup Boot Camp for 21 Young Innovators Across Amhara Region
February 20, 2026 / Bahir Dar, ISC/BiT]
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The Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar University, through its Business Incubation and Techno-Entrepreneurship Center, in collaboration with the Amhara Regional Innovation and Technology Bureau and Wonfel Aid, has officially launched an Early-Stage Startup Boot Camp for 21 selected innovators from Grades 7–12 across the Amhara Region.
The program aims to nurture young talents demonstrating strong innovative potential and interest in science, technology, and entrepreneurship.
Dr. Muluken Zegeye, Deputy Scientific Director for Research and Technology Transfer, warmly welcomed the participants to the institute in Bahir Dar. He expressed his enthusiasm about the students’ potential to become future scientists, engineers, and startup leaders. He emphasized that the boot camp is designed to equip them with essential entrepreneurial skills, practical knowledge, and inspiration to transform their innovative ideas into successful ventures.
Dr. Amare Kassaw, Deputy Scientific Director for Academics, encouraged participants to focus on developing project ideas that address pressing local challenges. He also extended heartfelt appreciation to Wonfel Aid and the Amhara Regional Innovation and Technology Bureau for their commitment, collaboration, and continued support in advancing innovation within the region.
The training was officially inaugurated with opening remarks by Mr. Yechale Yigzaw, Deputy Head of the Amhara Regional Innovation and Technology Bureau. In his address, he underscored the importance of the Digital 2030 Strategic Plan and its role in empowering young students with promising innovative potential. He officially welcomed participants to the vibrant city of Bahir Dar and commended the strong partnership among the three organizing institutions that made the boot camp possible.
This Early-Stage Startup Boot Camp marks a significant milestone in strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Amhara Region. By providing mentorship, resources, and structured training, the initiative sets the foundation for cultivating a new generation of innovators and change-makers. The future indeed looks bright for these aspiring young entrepreneurs.
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