EDI and CINE Sign MoU to Accelerate Digital Transformation and Entrepreneurship

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) and the Center for Investment and Networking Excellence (CINE) established a strategic partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on October 1, 2025. This agreement lays the foundational groundwork for joint efforts aimed at accelerating digital transformation, enhancing essential skills development, and facilitating investment across Ethiopia.

The collaboration is rooted in a mutual understanding of the critical role that a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem and cutting-edge digital innovation play in driving national progress. By prioritizing the development of robust, technology-driven enterprises, the partnership seeks to strengthen national competitiveness, stimulate job creation, and unlock pathways for inclusive, sustainable economic development.

Specifically, by combining EDI’s nationwide experience in entrepreneurship development with CINE’s expertise in investment networking and excellence, the MoU paves the way for impactful programs that will empower entrepreneurs and businesses.

EDI and CINE are committed to moving swiftly from this signing to concrete program implementation, ensuring that the fruits of digital entrepreneurship are realized throughout the country.