Waxaa sharaf weyn ii ahayd inaan maanta booqasho ku tago @SIMADUniversity University , halkaas oo aan ardayda iyo bahda jaamacadda uga jeediyay mowduuc muhiim ah oo ku saabsan “Furitaanka Awoodda Ganacsi ee Soomaaliya.” Munaasabaddan oo ay si wadajir ah u soo qabanqaabiyeen SIMAD University iyo @SIMADiLab ayaa diiradda lagu saaray fursadaha ganacsi ee dalka, kobcinta dhaqaalaha, horumarinta maalgashiga, iyo doorka ay dekeduhu ku leeyihiin dardargelinta koboca dhaqaale ee Soomaaliya. Waxaan si gaar ah ugu mahadcelinayaa Guddoomiyaha Jaamacadda SIMAD, Abdikarim Mohaidin Ahmed , hormuudka Kulliyadda Dhaqaalaha iyo Kulliyadda Culuumta Maamulka sida diirran ee ay ii soo dhaweeyeen iyo fursadda ay ii siiyeen inaan aqoon iyo waayo aragnimo la wadaago jiilka mustaqbalka hoggaamin doona horumarka dalka.

Maareeyaha Guud ee Dekedda Muqdisho, @AmbAmerico ayaa maanta booqasho rasmi ah ku tagay @SIMADUniversity, halkaas oo uu ardayda iyo bahda jaamacadda uga jeediyay muwduuc muhiim ah oo ku saabsan “Furitaanka Awoodda Ganacsi ee Soomaaliya.” Munaasabaddan oo ay soo qabanqaabiyeen @SIMADUniversity & @SIMADiLab ayaa diiradda lagu saaray fursadaha ganacsi ee dalka, kobcinta dhaqaalaha, iyo doorka dekedaha ee horumarka Soomaaliya. Maareeyaha waxaa si diirran u soo dhoweeyay Guddoomiyaha @SIMADUniversity Mudane @AMohaidinAhmed, iyo hormuudka Kulliyadda Dhaqaalaha iyo Kulliyadda Culuumta Maamulka. 1/5

A major milestone for young #Somali entrepreneurs!🎉 With funding from @EU_in_Somalia, @UNIDO through @IBSBankSo completed Phase 2 of the equipment grants in #Mog🇸🇴 for @BicSomali #Cohort1, supporting 9 incubatees from @SIMADiLab & @iRiseHub to boost capacity, jobs & innovation💡

SIMAD’s Development Board met today, chaired by Dr. Amina Sheikh Omar, Deputy Rector for Development and Planning. A new initiative by @SIMADiLab was approved, aimed at strengthening the skills market and supporting freelancers. The Board also reviewed outcomes from the recent strategic retreat and next steps for implementing Vision 2030. #SIMADUniversity #SIMADLeads

Thanks to @EU_in_Somalia🤝, @UNIDO empowered @UdugFlowers🌸 from @BicSomali #Cohort1 with comprehensive entrepreneurial support, transforming it into a thriving, well-structured event services provider in #Mogadishu. #Entrepreneurship4SDGs @BicAfrica @EUBIC @SIMADiLab @IBSBankSo

I’m pleased to share that, as of January 2026, I have assumed the role of Head of Youth Skills Development at @SIMADiLab I look forward to advancing youth skills development and expanding opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship. If we share a commitment to these areas

Congratulations to Ismahan Mohamed on her appointment as Head of Youth Skills Development at SIMAD Innovation Lab. We look forward to her leadership in advancing youth skills and creating opportunities for growth and innovation. #SIMADUniversity #NewAppointment #SIMADiLab #Youthskills #EntreprenueralUniversity

Congratulations to Farhia Hassan on her appointment as Head of Career Development and Women’s Economic Empowerment at SIMAD Innovation Lab. We look forward to her contributions in advancing inclusive career development and economic empowerment initiatives. #SIMADUniversity #SIMADiLab #Leadership #WomensEmpowerment

Thanks to funding from @EU_in_Somalia, @UNIDO via @SIMADiLab hosted the Final Sales Pitch in #Mog, where young entrepreneurs presented market-ready ideas in agribusiness, creative industries & climate solutions—highlighting the potential of thriving🇸🇴startups. #BICSomali #Cohort3

Supported by @EU_in_Somalia, #UNIDOSomalia—via @HarHub, @iRiseHub & @SIMADiLab—is proud to champion inclusive support mechanisms, technical assistance & resource mobilization to help 🇸🇴 startups thrive. #Entrepreneurship #PrivateSectorEmpowerment #YouthInnovation #InclusiveGrowth

Eng. Osman Diriye of FabLab Mogadishu (SIMAD iLab) has completed a two-week Solar PV ToT in Nairobi under YEPS II. He strengthened both technical and instructional skills to support the training of future solar technicians in Somalia, advancing SIMAD University’s renewable-energy and green-skills agenda. #SIMADUniversity #SIMADiLab #FablabMogadishu #RenewableEnergy #SolarEnergy #YouthEmpowerment

Our SIMAD iLab Director, Ms. Bahja Shuriye, led a key YEPS II session on Somalia’s start-up and MSME ecosystem, showing how SIMAD iLab is driving innovation and youth-focused entrepreneurship. Thanks to JICA and partner ministries for their commitment to this vital mission. #SIMADiLab #YEPSII #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #SIMADLeads

#UNIDOSomalia paid a high-level visit to @SIMADiLab, a key implementing partner of the @BicSomali Project, funded by @EU_in_Somalia. The visit featured inspiring discussions on @SIMADiLab’s transformation journey — from strengthening governance and building diversified financial sustainability to integrating AI and digital innovation. 💡🤝 Together, we’re shaping a resilient model for workforce development, bridging learning and earning for a future-ready Somalia. ✨ #UNIDO is proud to support 🇸🇴 business incubators as they thrive and strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem. #PrivateSectorDevelopment #InnovativeEntrepreneurship #YouthEmpowerment #InclusiveGrowth #EconomicGrowth @UNIDO @EU_in_Somalia @UNinSomalia @BicAfrica @EUBIC @mocisom @somaliacci

From #Mogadishu to #Hargeisa, @BicSomali #Cohort1 graduates, proudly supported by @EU_in_Somalia, are transforming innovative ideas into thriving enterprises 💡—driving sustainable impact across communities. Structured programme assessments reveal that empowered #Somali entrepreneurs are well-positioned to scale through stronger collaboration 🤝. #InnovativeEntrepreneurship #SustainableBusiness #InclusiveGrowth #YouthEmpowerment @UNIDO @EU_in_Somalia @UNinSomalia @UNTMIS_ @BicAfrica @EUBIC @mocisom @somaliacci @IBSBankSo @iRiseHub @SIMADiLab @HarHub

🎓 Empowering the next generation of Somali innovators! #UNIDOSomalia proudly celebrates the graduation of 37 young entrepreneurs from the @BicSomali #Cohort1 Training and Mentorship Programme in Mogadishu — following 20 previous graduates with @HarHub — a remarkable milestone in their journey toward building successful and sustainable businesses. 👏 Funded by @EU_in_Somalia, organized by #UNIDOSomalia, and implemented by @iRiseHub and @SIMADiLab, the initiative equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the skills, tools, and confidence to turn innovative ideas into thriving enterprises. 💡 This achievement marks another key step in strengthening Somalia’s private sector — fostering job creation, innovation, and inclusive economic growth. 🇸🇴 #YouthEmpowerment #InclusiveGrowth #InnovativeEntrepreneurship #SustainableBusiness #EconomicDevelopment @UNIDO @EU_in_Somalia @UNinSomalia @UNTMIS_ @BicAfrica @EUBIC @mocisom @somaliacci @IBSBankSo

It’s official, we have a date! Mark your calendars for November 12, 2025, and join us to gain essential digital security knowledge at our Cyber Safety for Women event 2025. Hosted by @SIMADiLab Brought to you by @DigitalShelter and @cipesaug

🌾 Proudly championing a high-level panel discussion, #UNIDOSomalia joins the BIC Africa Annual Gathering 2025 in Luanda, Angola 🇦🇴, under the theme “Empowering Youth-led Startups to Transform Agri-Tech, Agribusiness & Value Chains for Food Security.” The event brings together leaders from business incubation and support organizations, startup ecosystem experts, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and stakeholders from the five BIC Africa project countries — Angola, Comoros, Ethiopia, Madagascar & Somalia — alongside participants from across Africa and Europe. 🌍 #BICAfrica2025 #SustainableDevelopment #InclusiveEconomies #YouthEmpowerment #InnovativeEntrepreneurship @UNIDO @EU_in_Somalia @UNinSomalia @UNTMIS_ @BicAfrica @EUBIC @mocisom @somaliacci @SIMADiLab @iRiseHub @HarHub

Formalizing the #BICSomali Network for Sustainable Growth! With support from @EU_in_Somalia, #UNIDOSomalia convened partners including @somaliacci, @iRiseHub & @SIMADiLab to formalize the #BICSomali Network — a national platform aligning incubator standards, enhancing coordination, and driving innovation-led growth. This initiative strengthens collaboration, fosters knowledge sharing, and creates new opportunities to empower 🇸🇴 entrepreneurs and build a resilient private sector. #PrivateSectorDevelopment #InclusiveGrowth #Entrepreneurship #Innovation @UNIDO @EU_in_Somalia @UNinSomalia @UNTMIS_ @BicAfrica @EUBIC @mocisom @BicSomali

Big thanks to @EU_in_Somalia and @UNIDOSomalia for empowering local innovation hubs like @SIMADiLab. 💪 This kind of capacity building is key to strengthening Somalia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and driving sustainable growth. 👏 #BICSomali #PrivateSectorEmpowerment

Building Financially Resilient & Policy-Driven Incubators in Somalia! With support from @EU_in_Somalia, #UNIDOSomalia hosted a capacity-building session for the @SIMADiLab team on financial and strategic tools needed for long-term sustainability and growth. The session fostered in-depth discussions, with participants exchanging valuable insights, experiences, and best practices. #UNIDO proudly champions inclusive support mechanisms, capacity building, and resource mobilization to help 🇸🇴 business incubators thrive and strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem. #BICSomali #PrivateSectorEmpowerment #EconomicGrowth #SustainableBusiness #InnovativeEntrepreneurship @UNIDO @EU_in_Somalia @UNinSomalia @UNTMIS_ @BicAfrica @EUBIC @mocisom @somaliacci @SIMADiLab