World Entrepreneurship Day 2025

On 21 August 2025, Somaliland officially celebrated World Entrepreneurship Day at the Civil Service Commission Conference Hall in Hargeisa. The national event was organized by the Ministry of Trade and Tourism – Department of SME Development, in collaboration with HarHub.

World Entrepreneurship Day is globally observed to recognize the role of entrepreneurs in driving economic growth, innovation, and job creation. In Somaliland, the 2025 commemoration went beyond recognition — it became a strategic platform to strengthen the national entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Strategic Partnership & Event Design

HarHub was invited not merely as a participant, but as a strategic partner in the planning and delivery of the national celebration.

Prior to the event, a consultative meeting was hosted at HarHub with senior representatives from the Ministry to align the event with:

• National SME development priorities

• Youth employment objectives

• Innovation-led growth strategies

• Global entrepreneurship themes

HarHub contributed ecosystem insights based on its direct experience working with startups, SMEs, and youth entrepreneurs across Somaliland.

This collaborative planning ensured the event focused on practical impact rather than symbolic celebration.

HarHub’s Representation & Keynote Address

HarHub was officially represented by Abdiaziz - Innovations and Engagement Lead, who delivered the keynote address on behalf of the organization.

In his speech, Abdiaziz emphasized:

• The importance of building a collaborative entrepreneurial ecosystem

• Stronger alignment between government policy and innovation hubs

• Practical support systems to help entrepreneurs move from idea to scale

• Youth-centered enterprise development

• Creating enabling environments for SME competitiveness

The address positioned entrepreneurship not simply as self-employment, but as a national development engine capable of accelerating inclusive economic growth.

Strengthening Ecosystem Collaboration

The event brought together:

• Government officials

• Entrepreneurs and startup founders

• Private sector leaders

• Development partners

• Ecosystem enablers

HarHub’s active involvement strengthened its strategic relationship with the Ministry of Trade and Tourism and reinforced its position as a leading innovation and entrepreneurship hub in Somaliland.

Moving Forward

World Entrepreneurship Day 2025 served as a milestone for deepening collaboration between policymakers and ecosystem actors.

Through its strategic role in planning and keynote leadership, HarHub reaffirmed its commitment to:

• Empowering youth entrepreneurs

• Supporting SME growth

• Advancing innovation-led development

• Strengthening Somaliland’s entrepreneurial ecosystem

The momentum generated by this national celebration will continue to inform HarHub’s upcoming initiatives and policy engagement efforts.