Pan-African · Enterprise Development

Shaping talent.
Growing enterprise.
Transforming Africa.

Enterprise Bridge Africa connects young graduates with growth-oriented enterprises through practical placements, enterprise support, and evidence-based programs that improve productivity and livelihoods.

Our mission

To connect young graduates with growth-oriented enterprises through practical placements, enterprise support, and evidence-based programs that improve productivity and livelihoods.

Our vision

A future where Africa's informal and small enterprises become engines of dignified work, innovation, and broad-based growth.

What we do

Seven mandates bridging talent, innovation, finance and enterprise.

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01

Research, Evidence & Policy Innovation

High-quality research and actionable evidence that inform inclusive economic transformation.

02

Enterprise Diagnostics & Productivity Enhancement

Tailored diagnostics that unlock productivity, competitiveness, and investment-readiness for MSMEs.

03

Graduate Workforce Development & Skills Advancement

Practical, technical, entrepreneurial, and leadership skills for a rapidly evolving economy.

04

Enterprise Talent Matching & Workforce Placement

Structured placements that align enterprise needs with skilled young professionals.

05

Enterprise Innovation & Digital Transformation

AI, digital tools, and data-driven solutions that make African enterprises future-ready.

06

Enterprise Finance, Partnerships & Ecosystem Development

Mobilizing capital and partnerships that let enterprises grow sustainably.

For graduates

For graduates

Bridge the gap between academic learning and the labour market. Gain practical experience, digital capabilities, and pathways into growth-oriented enterprises.

Talent development
For enterprises

For enterprises

Diagnose real constraints and unlock productivity. Access skilled graduates, digital tools, finance, and partnerships that grow your business sustainably.

Enterprise support
Events

Conferences, workshops and convenings across the continent.

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15–17 Oct 2026

Africa Enterprise Development Summit

Nairobi, Kenya

12 Nov 2026

Graduate-to-Enterprise Placement Forum

Virtual

3 Dec 2026

MSME Finance & Innovation Roundtable

Lagos, Nigeria

Publications

Research, policy briefs and learning reports.

Browse publications

Research Report · 2026

State of Graduate Employability in Africa 2026

Policy Brief · 2026

Unlocking MSME Productivity Through Digital Adoption

Learning Paper · 2025

Designing Effective Enterprise Diagnostics

Media

EBA in the news, on air and online.

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African Business Review · Article

Bridging the Skills Gap in African MSMEs

EBA Podcast · Podcast

Voices of Enterprise: Founders and Graduates

Development Today · Interview

Why Enterprise Support Needs Evidence-Based Design