About

The African Association of Entrepreneurs (AAE) is a legally registered business organization in Ghana, West Africa. AAE is a leading Pan-African non-profit organization dedicated to empowering high-potential entrepreneurs across the continent to drive sustainable economic transformation. We are strategically transitioning from a direct support model (1.0) to a scalable ecosystem empowerment model (2.0), leveraging cutting-edge digital platforms, deep regional collaboration, and targeted capacity building initiatives to amplify impact

Vision

To be Africa’s most influential entrepreneurial ecosystem catalyst, positioning African entrepreneurs on the global stage for sustainable growth, innovation, and long-term socio-economic impact.

Mission

To discover, nurture, and empower Africa’s next generation of business leaders, unlocking the potential of the private sector for a prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable continent

Objectives

• Provide a virtual space for creative and cultural expression where diverse high-potential SMEs can showcase excellence.
• Advance regional advocacy campaigns that promote innovation and sustainable entrepreneurship.
• Collaborate with governmental institutions to support entrepreneurial innovation and sustainability.
• Develop and deliver professional programs that nurture innovation and sustainable business practices.
• Engage international volunteers and audiences to actively support African entrepreneurs.

Our History & Record

In May 2005, AAE implemented a project titled “Promoting the Use of ICTs in Pro-private Sector Reform,” funded by Ghana’s Business Sector Advocacy Challenge (BUSAC) Fund, which established an Online Advocacy Toolkit for entrepreneurs.

In 2009, AAE began assigning mission-driven tasks to online volunteers through the UNV online volunteering service. AAE also launched a program to support independently managed sister organizations, leading to the establishment of AAE units in Nigeria, Uganda, and the USA.

In 2011, AAE’s Publication Department began compiling reports on the African business environment.

In 2012, the United Nations Economic and Social Council granted Special Consultative Status to the African Association of Entrepreneurs.

Between 2015 and 2016, AAE partnered with Child and Youth Finance International (based in the Netherlands) to train over 150 young entrepreneurs through an EU-funded project, offering online mentoring, training events, and boot camps in Ghana and the Netherlands.

In 2018, AAE’s Entrepreneur Department launched the Mentoring and Student Internship Program to facilitate cooperation between entrepreneurs, university students, and mentors.

The success story continues…

Growth Plan for 2022–2027

• Support the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and intra-African trade.
• Facilitate a bridge for international youth innovation and entrepreneurship cooperation
• Enhance grant-writing capacity and resource mobilization.
• Conduct entrepreneur-centered research to inform advocacy and services.
• Strengthen training and development programs for key personnel and volunteers.

Our Partners