The DICT was created through Republic Act 10844.  Read More

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is the premier science and technology body in the country charged with the twin mandate of providing central direction, leadership and coordination of all scientific and technological activities, and of formulating policies, programs and projects to support national development. Read More

The DTI is the primary agency in the promotion and development of MSMEs through the provision of various assistance and interventions, e.g., financing, marketing and promotion, human resource development, product development, and advocacy. Read More

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is the primary science and technology body in the country, charged with pursuing the state policy of supporting local efforts in science, technology, and research and development. Read More

HAKA Naga, or Harong Katuod Naga, is a non-profit organization that officially represents the Naga City tech startup community. It is best described as a Startup Handholding Initiative for Naga-Registered Entrepreneurs (SHINE). HAKA Naga envisions developing an ecosystem that would spark technopreneurship in the Bicol Region. Read More

UPGRADE InnoLab is funded through a grant received by UP Mindanao under the Higher Education Institution Readiness for Innovation and Technopreneruship (HEIRIT) Program of DOST. Read More

The establishment of the Innovation and Development Accelerators Consortium for Startups (IDEAS) in the Davao Region aims to synergize the programs' startup enablers to achieve a stronger, inclusive, and conducive startup ecosystem in Region XI. Read More

We are working on leading the European Union Agenda for Entrepreneurship, connecting the dots between the Commission, Member States Governments with the National Entrepreneurship bodies of each European Union country Read More

Startup Portugal is a non-profit organization whose mission is the development of activities of public interest for the promotion of entrepreneurship of Portugal, in close connection with public and private entities operating in the national entrepreneurship ecosystem. Read More

The first ever state conference for Puntland traditional leaders was held in Garowe between February 2009 at Puntland State University, funded by UNDP and implemented by the local NGO Hornpeace. Read More

The World Day to Combat Desertification (WDCD) is observed every year on 17 June.Over 100 people attended the WDCD 2019 celebration in Garowe organized by Institute of Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience together with Ministry of Environment, Agriculture and Climate Change Read More

Puntland Art Fair is initiative for young, contemporary arts.The fair has committed itself to introducing new active contemporary artists in Puntland. Read More

a periodic platform discussion held at Hanaqaad Innovation Hub routinely tackling innovation, entrepreneurship and development related topics affecting Somali citizens, particularly youth, attended by some of the forerunners in Puntland’s business and innovation community. Read More

In 2017, the Ministry of Labor, Youth and Sports in partnership with Mercy Corps and Puntland Youth Networks led by PYAN organized the Puntland Youth Conference. T Read More

As part of the USAID funded SYLP, EDC helped to establish Business Advisory Councils (BACs) to provide livelihood opportunities and guidance to Shaqodoon. Read More

CEWERU with support from USAID conducted a conflict analysis and mapping exercise in 2012. Additional report from 2014 - Southern Regions - Perspectives through conflict analysis and key political actors’ mapping of Gedo, Middle Juba, Lower Juba, and Lower Shabelle. Read More

Dhasheeg trading and construction company has been established to carry out developmental projects for both private and civil constructions. Read More

The event has also created a platform for new authors to promote their books as well as share ideas, discuss the problems ailing the country, and come up with solutions. Read More

The Somali Economic Forum (SEF) is an international and independent organization committed to fostering private sector development and economic growth in Somalia. Read More

A trade fair for women entrepreneurs was launched in Hargeisa Somaliland by International Labor Organization (ILO). Read More

The Somali STEM Summit is designed to enhance knowledge and skills and contribute to the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in Somalia. The Read More

Africa Science Week is comprised of concurrent week-long science engagement events taking place in 35 countries across the continent, an annual weeklong celebration of science and technology with thousands of individuals – from students, to scientists to technologists Read More

CEST is the Engineering, Science, and Technology conference held at SIMAD Read More

The GGJ is a two-day event consisting of short design sprints. Creative teams of designers, developers, and Jammers from the local community. Read More

The Mogadishu Tech Summit was envisioned and the initial summit was carried out by iRISE, a local innovation hub in Mogadishu in October 2018. Read More

OEF's Shuraako program hosted the Somali Renewable Energy Forum 2016 in Hargeisa, Somaliland in collaboration with the Somaliland Ministry of Energy on February 20-23, in response to local demand. Read More

Presented by Shuraako and Secure Fisheries (programs of One Earth Future), and the Puntland Ministry of Fisheries, the Somalia Fisheries Forum 2017 served as a platform for dialogue and collaboration for sustainable progress in Somalia’s fishing sector. Read More

The Somali Technology Fair is intended to showcase Somali’s technology and innovation, and provide funds, networking and mentoring opportunities for tech startups. The event was held in Puntland State University in Garowe in April 2018. Read More

Hosted by the Regional Durable Solutions Secretariat (ReDSS), the 1st Somali Evidence week aims to support knowledge sharing and research uptake to inform better durable solutions programing and policies based on evidence. Read More

RISE program, funded by (USAID/OFDA) seeks to improve how humanitarian stakeholders prepare for and respond to disasters in Somalia. Read More

Project Badweyn is a tool for understanding connections between Somali coastal activities and resources. Visualizing these connections informs strategies to build economically and ecologically sustainable communities, while avoiding future conflicts. Read More

Presented by Shuraako and the Somaliland Ministry of Trade and Investment, the Somaliland Investment Forum 2016 (SIF 2016) brought together over 300 policymakers, donors, financial institutions, and the Somaliland business community. Read More

Conference on Economics, Public Policy, and Administration (CEPAD) is a collective effort of the Faculty of Economics and the Faculty of Social Science of SIMAD University. Read More

Conference on Entrepreneurship and Business Development is an annual event organized and hosted by SIMAD University. Read More

Save the Children Somalia hosted its 1st Evidence Research and Innovation Conference in Mogadishu, Somalia on 23rd-24th September 2019. Read More

SomaliREN Annual Meeting happens usually in Mogadishu, Hargeisa or Nairobi. It is a gathering of universities and higher education insitutions. Read More

The Somali Response Innovation Lab (SomRIL) is an interagency partnership which seeks to create and apply effective innovations to enhance the impact of humanitarian and development interventions to improve the resilience of the Somali people. Read More

Transparency Solutions is a Somali business run by social entrepreneurs who are passionate about delivering social development through high quality knowledge-based services in research, training, strategy and project management in all sectors. Read More

In 2019, the Colloquium on Peace and Reconciliation in Somalia was held in Somalia. The colloquium had as a goal to generate research to enhance efforts at conflict prevention and reconciliation. The event was co-hosted by the Federal Government of Somalia, the UN Assistance Read More

An independent initiative that provides a forum or platform for live debates to create knowledge through Somali dialogue. Read More

Muhandis Challenge is a business tech start-up competition for university students from Hargesia. Somaliland. Read More

Daauus is a creative advertising agency in Mogadishu, Somalia that was established in 2015. The agency is known for dynamic design and brand management in Somalia. Read More

Bilan Codes is a non-profit that works for gender parity in technology by inspiring, educating and equipping Somali girls with the computing skills and necessary tools for innovation and social entrepreneurship via programing and coding lessons. Read More

Somali Youth Day is an official celebration held thoroughout the country to celebrate the nation's path to independence. Read More

A week to celebrate, inspire, encourage and connect the most innovate new, successful and aspiring entrepreneurs and the ecosystem supporters in Somalia and Somaliland. Read More

Organised by the Somali NGO Consortium, the NEAR Network, the Rift Valley Institute, and supported by the Humanitarian Leadership Academy, the two-day workshop was facilitated by the Centre for Humanitarian Change. Read More

The Drought Operations Coordination Centres (DOCCs) were established in for Somalia in 2017. Read More

n 2013 the EU, ILO and Horn Relief Development (HRD) celebrated the Month of the Women Entrepreneur (MOWE) in Mogadishu with goods displayed by 20 women from IDP camps. Read More