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Governmental

Ministry of Industry and Trade

The government entity responsible for regulating and developing the industrial and commercial sectors in Yemen, and providing licenses and facilitation services for commercial and industrial establishments.

Aden
Governmental

Social Fund for Development

A governmental fund that supports small and micro enterprises, social safety networks, and community development projects in education, health, water, and agriculture sectors.

Aden
Governmental

Small and Micro Enterprise Promotion Agency (SMEPS)

A specialized agency focused on developing the private sector through value chain development, business development, and supporting entrepreneurship and economic growth initiatives.

Aden
Lab

Social Innovation Lab

A lab that works on developing innovative solutions for social challenges in Yemen through technology, social innovation, and community partnerships.

General Yemen
INCUBATOR

Taiz Business Incubator

A business incubator affiliated with the Hadef Foundation for Development in Taiz, supporting young entrepreneurs through training, guidance, and the development of entrepreneurial projects.

Taiz
INCUBATOR

Entrepreneurship Building Incubator

An extension of the international building program, a non-profit organization aiming to empower youth and communities through entrepreneurship and the development of professional skills and practical training.

Al Mukalla
INCUBATOR

Sandbox Business Incubator (SANDBOX)

A business incubator that provides an experimental environment for testing entrepreneurial and technical ideas, with guidance, training, networking services, and shared workspaces.

Aden
INCUBATOR

Block One Business Incubator

A business incubator in Sana'a affiliated with the Ruwad Foundation, supporting startups through incubation, training, guidance programs, and connecting them with funding opportunities.

Sana'a
Accelerator

Wathba Business Accelerator

A business accelerator funded by the European Union and Hayel Saeed Anam Group, targeting the top 10 startups in each batch for 6 months with guidance and financial grants.

General Yemen
SUPPORT

Business Support Center

A center affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, providing consulting, training, and technical support services for small and medium enterprises and entrepreneurs in Sana'a.

Sana'a
SUPPORT

Ruwad Foundation

Established in 2013 by Yemeni entrepreneurs, it works on building a vibrant entrepreneurship ecosystem in Yemen through business development projects, incubators, and accelerators.

Sana'a /Taiz /Hadhramaut/ Marib
SUPPORT

Medalah Foundation

A non-profit organization based in Aden, established in 2022. It aims to develop the local community in the technical and entrepreneurial aspects through training programs and incubators.

Aden
SUPPORT

Hadef Foundation for Development

A development foundation in Taiz that works to support youth and entrepreneurs through training and rehabilitation programs, business incubators, and community projects.

Taiz
SUPPORT

Amideast Women's Entrepreneurship Program (YWEP)

A program from Amideast aimed at empowering Yemeni women in entrepreneurship through training on leadership and management skills and capacity building.

Aden
SUPPORT

Reyadah Foundation

A non-profit organization that works to empower youth by providing them with the necessary skills and knowledge to establish and manage their startups and enhance their opportunities in the job market.

Sana'a
Funding

Al-Kuraimi Islamic Bank

Islamic banking and microfinance services.

Yemen
Funding

Al Amal Microfinance Bank

Youth finance, women, and digital financial inclusion.

Yemen
Funding

Solidarity Bank

Major commercial financing and microfinance programs (Micro Solidarity).

Yemen
Funding

CAC Bank

Agricultural and fishery financing and government banking services.

Yemen
Funding

Al-Qutaybi Microfinance Bank

Islamic finance and modern banking services.

Yemen
Funding

Al-Bassiri Microfinance Bank

Microfinance and Islamic investment services.

Yemen
Funding

Al Qasimi Microfinance Bank

Digital microfinance and Islamic services.

Yemen
Funding

Aden Microfinance Bank

Financing small and medium enterprises.

Yemen
Funding

International Bank of Yemen (IBY)

Major corporate finance and international business services.

Yemen
Funding

Saba Islamic Bank

Investment and housing financing in accordance with Sharia.

Yemen
Funding

Bank of Yemen and Kuwait

Digital trade and investment finance.

Yemen
Funding

National Bank of Yemen

An old state bank providing commercial services.

Yemen
Funding

Yemen Commercial Bank

Commercial and banking financing for individuals and companies.

Yemen
Funding

Bank of Yemen and Gulf

Various banking and commercial services.

Yemen
Funding

Shamil Bank of Yemen and Bahrain

Islamic commercial investments and financing.

Yemen
Funding

Al-Shumul Bank for Islamic Microfinance

It focuses mainly on “financial inclusion” by providing digital banking services and financing facilities to small and micro enterprises that cannot access traditional banks.

Yemen
Funding

Aden First Islamic Bank

It focuses on providing innovative banking solutions and supporting the business sector and medium-sized investment projects, and seeks to be a gateway to modern Islamic finance in Aden and neighboring governorates.

Yemen
Funding

Bin Doul Islamic Small and Microfinance Bank

It is known for providing financing in accordance with Islamic law, targeting fishermen, farmers, and youth in the eastern and southern governorates extensively

Yemen
Funding

Yemen Bank for Reconstruction and Development

It is considered the historical pillar of the Yemeni banking system. It has a major role in supporting infrastructure projects and major commercial financing, and has a wide network of branches in most governorates.

Yemen
Funding

National Microfinance (NMF)

Financing productive, agricultural, and small commercial projects.

Yemen
Funding

Thimar Finance Corporation

Financing small and micro enterprises and productive families.

Yemen
Funding

Azal Microfinance Program

Soft loans for small projects in cities and rural areas.

Yemen
Funding

Union Finance Program

Old banking services for families, small farmers, small and micro enterprises in urban and rural areas

Yemen
Funding

Hadhramaut Microfinance Program

Local agricultural and commercial financing.

Yemen
Funding

Hadhramaut Microfinance Program

Local agricultural and commercial financing.

Yemen