The EBII Foundation works at the intersection of enterprise development, workforce opportunity, and technology. We support small and growing businesses, as well as individuals, to strengthen capability, access capital, and navigate a changing economic landscape.
Through our programmes, we bring together businesses, talent, and institutions to drive practical outcomes and sustainable growth, with a growing focus on agriculture value chains and agri-tech innovation.
Global economic shifts are redefining how businesses grow and how people work.
Small businesses continue to face constraints in accessing capital and building internal capability, limiting their potential for sustainable growth.
Many individuals are not yet equipped with the skills required in an increasingly digital and AI-driven economy, creating barriers to employment and enterprise.
Technology adoption remains uneven — particularly among smaller enterprises — creating both a gap and an opportunity for those who can bridge it.
The Foundation is focused on addressing these challenges in a practical and scalable way — bringing together businesses, talent, and institutions to drive real outcomes.
Global in scope, with a strategic focus on the United States and West Africa. Programme delivery is concentrated where the need and opportunity are greatest, with expansion driven by partnerships and delivery readiness.
Headquarters & programme base
United States programme delivery
West Africa programme delivery
2026–2027
Our 18-month flagship initiative supports small businesses and individuals across the United States and West Africa. It is designed to strengthen enterprise capability, improve access to capital, and equip participants with practical digital and future-ready skills.
The programme prioritises agriculture value chains and agri-tech innovation as its primary areas of delivery and impact.
Supporting businesses to strengthen internal systems, improve governance, adopt digital tools, increase productivity, and prepare for engagement with financial institutions and investors.
Supporting individuals to build digital and AI literacy, develop practical and entrepreneurial skills, and access employment and enterprise opportunities.
The initiative is delivered through a coordinated model involving the EBII Foundation, institutional training partners, technology providers, financial institutions, and enterprise partners.
Participants engage through structured in-person and digital learning, supported by advisory services and ongoing institutional engagement.
Collaborate on programme delivery, funding, and institutional engagement. We work with organisations across the public and private sectors to drive measurable impact.
Participate as a business or individual in our upcoming programme cohort. Build capability, access capital, and connect with a network of institutions and opportunities.
The EBII Foundation is a U.S.-based nonprofit organisation dedicated to advancing enterprise growth, expanding workforce opportunity, and promoting the responsible use of technology.
To strengthen enterprise capability, expand workforce opportunity, and enable practical access to technology and capital.
To support the development of globally competitive businesses and skilled professionals capable of driving sustainable economic growth.
We focus on three interconnected areas:
Enterprise development and investment readiness
Workforce skills and employment pathways
Practical adoption of digital tools and artificial intelligence
The EBII Foundation builds on the work of EBII Group Corp., with an established network spanning policymakers, financial institutions, and global partners.
Our focus is on delivering measurable outcomes across enterprise development and workforce participation.
We are committed to inclusive participation, including strong representation of women and women-led businesses across all programme cohorts.
The programme creates a pipeline of investment-ready businesses and work-ready talent that institutions can directly engage, finance, and employ.
The EBII Foundation works with institutions across the public and private sectors to deliver programmes and drive measurable impact.
We welcome enquiries from partners, businesses, individuals, and institutions aligned with our mission.
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Whether you are looking to partner with the Foundation, join an upcoming programme cohort, or simply learn more — we'd love to hear from you.
