Ethiopia's leading enterprises bring the challenges. You bring the innovative solution idea. Together, you build solutions that scale.
AT A GLANCE
Leading Ethiopian enterprises as your partners
Real-world enterprise challenges to solve
Fully funded pilots
To prove your solution in the real market
MEET THE ENTERPRISES
KAMA connects Ethiopia's state-owned enterprises with startups to turn real enterprise needs into tested, adopted, and scalable solutions.
Africa's largest aviation group, connecting the continent to the world through passenger, cargo and logistics networks.
Delivering electricity to millions of homes, businesses and industries in every corner of the country - powering Ethiopia's economic activity.
Ethiopia's policy bank, providing the long-term finance that turns national priorities into productive projects.
Supplying the seeds, fertiliser and mechanisation services that drive Ethiopia's agricultural transformation.
Building Ethiopia's industrial growth by producing machinery, vehicles and industrial equipment.
Turning national digital public infrastructure into accessible services that connect citizens to the digital economy.
Showcasing Ethiopia's culture and heritage through crafts and cultural products - for visitors from around the world and international markets.
APPLICATION PROCESS
KAMA gives innovators the opportunity to solve enterprise needs, the resources to validate their solutions in enterprise operations, and access to the market.
01
Submit your startup details, founding team profile, and a short founder grit assessment to show your commitment, resilience, and ability to execute.
02
Choose the pathway that matches your ambitions: Track 1 – Enterprise Open Innovation, or Track 2 – National Innovation & Venture Building. Each startup can submit one application only.
03
Outline your solution proposal: the problem you solve, your solution, target customers, market opportunity, and your team's capabilities.
04
Complete a structured assessment covering numerical reasoning, logical reasoning, situational judgement, and general knowledge.
05
The KAMA Selection Committee reviews applications. Selected founders and startups join Cohort 1.
READY TO BUILD?
Apply to KAMA and build your solutions alongside Ethiopia's leading enterprises, from pilot to growth.
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
