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Build it Up Business Incubator
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Build it Up Business Incubator

A foundational business incubator providing young entrepreneurs in Taiz with co-working spaces, seed training, financial mentorship, startup incubation, and organizing Global Entrepreneurship Week – Taiz 2020.

LocationTaiz Governorate, Yemen
Duration2020 – 2021
Donor / PartnerIREX / MEPI / Sheba Youth Foundation for Development
Program TrackEconomic & Digital Empowerment

Key Project Statistics

8Incubated Startups
100%Equipped Co-working
GEWGlobal Entrepreneurship Week

Project Narrative & Details

Build It Up was a foundational incubator providing young entrepreneurs in Taiz with co-working spaces, seed training, financial mentorship, and entrepreneurial guidance to turn innovative ideas into viable startups. The incubator nurtured 8 diverse ventures spanning EdTech, HealthTech, creative arts, and community mediation. The project also spearheaded the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW Taiz 2020) in partnership with Taiz University, featuring symposiums, startup exhibitions, pitching sessions, and multimedia documentation of youth business ventures.

Target Beneficiaries & Groups

Aspiring young entrepreneurs and youth developing scalable business ideas
Early-stage startups and youth creative initiatives in Taiz
Taiz entrepreneurial community and university students

Key Outputs

EdTech

Hadarati Educational Platform

Interactive digital learning tools and modern educational resources for students.

Tech Solutions

Technicians Plus

Turning local technology needs into practical tools and software services.

Community

Weam Youth Initiative

Youth peacebuilding initiative creating spaces for community participation and cohesion.

Creative Arts

Art Platform

Empowering young artistic talents and connecting creative arts with learning and expression.

Youth Peace

Wasl Peace Platform

Youth initiative for community mediation, peacebuilding, and local conflict resolution.

Development

Renewal Youth Org

Voluntary youth development initiative driving local development and civic engagement.

HealthTech

Your Health Matters App

Connecting community healthcare needs with instant information and telehealth guidance.

Social Venture

Tajseer Foundation

Social enterprise venture linking startups to local economic development and sustainability.