LETIH's integrated programme ecosystem is designed to meet entrepreneurs, youth, women, retirees, and persons with disabilities at every stage of their enterprise journey — from idea to scale.
The LETIH Incubation Hub is the foundation of our ecosystem. We take raw ideas and transform them into structured, market-viable businesses through a hands-on, cohort-based incubation model that reduces the risk of failure and accelerates the path to profitability.
Our 6 to 12-month incubation programme provides the structure, mentorship, tools, and network that new entrepreneurs need to move from concept to commercially viable enterprise. We work across all sectors, with dedicated tracks for agribusiness, technology, manufacturing, and the creative economy.
"We don't just teach business — we build businesses alongside you. Our incubatees graduate with a functioning enterprise, not just a certificate."
Every entrepreneur begins with a comprehensive needs assessment to map their strengths, gaps, and market opportunity.
Each cohort member is paired with an experienced sector mentor who provides guidance throughout the programme.
Access to fully equipped innovation labs, co-working desks, meeting rooms, and digital tools at the LETIH Hub facility.
Regular cohort sessions, demo days, and cross-industry networking events that build lasting enterprise communities.
From smallholder farming to agro-processing, we support the full agricultural value chain — production, processing, packaging, and market linkage.
Software, fintech, edtech, and digital service startups receive specialised support including technical advisory, product iteration, and tech ecosystem access.
Fashion, media, arts, and culture entrepreneurs access IP management, monetisation strategies, and connections to the broader creative industries ecosystem.
Designed for growth-stage businesses ready to scale, the LETIH Acceleration Programme provides intensive strategic support to help enterprises expand into new markets, achieve investment readiness, and build the systems needed for sustainable growth.
A deep analysis of your current business model, financials, team capability, and market position to establish a clear baseline and identify high-leverage growth opportunities.
Co-creation of a 12 to 24-month strategic growth roadmap with clear milestones, KPIs, and revenue targets aligned to investor expectations and market realities.
Pitch deck development, financial due diligence preparation, term sheet literacy, and one-on-one coaching from experienced deal advisors and investment professionals.
Structured entry into new geographic markets or customer segments, with trade facilitation, partnership brokerage, and export readiness support.
Culminating in LETIH's annual Enterprise Investment Summit where acceleratees pitch to a curated audience of investors, DFIs, and corporate partners.
Businesses that have validated their model, have existing customers or revenue, and are ready for the next stage of growth. Ideal candidates include SMEs operating for 1–5 years seeking significant scale.
Real-time business dashboards and monthly performance reviews to track growth and identify bottlenecks early.
Access to LETIH's regional and continental business network spanning government, private sector, and diaspora communities.
The LETIH SkillsLab bridges the gap between skills training and real economic outcomes. Our vocational and digital skills programmes are designed not just to certify — but to equip participants with the technical and entrepreneurial competencies to employ themselves and others.
Training in food processing, packaging, quality standards, and small-scale agro-enterprise setup. From cassava processing to dairy and poultry value addition.
Practical skills in garment production, furniture making, metalwork fabrication, and artisanal manufacturing with quality control and costing modules.
Web development, data analysis, digital marketing, content creation, and e-commerce operations. Aligned to global platforms including Upwork, Fiverr, and Shopify.
Fashion design and production, graphic design, photography, film production, and creative enterprise management for the cultural and entertainment industries.
Every SkillsLab programme integrates enterprise skills alongside technical training. Participants don't just learn a trade — they learn how to turn that trade into a business.
"Skills without enterprise context create employees. LETIH's SkillsLab creates job creators — people who can build something from what they know."
Access to finance is one of the most critical barriers to enterprise growth in Africa. The LETIH Enterprise Finance Desk dismantles this barrier by connecting businesses to a diverse range of financial instruments, investor networks, and funding opportunities matched to their stage and sector.
We identify, curate, and support applications to grants from government agencies, development finance institutions, bilateral donors, and international foundations. LETIIH provides end-to-end application support — from eligibility assessment to proposal writing and submission.
Partnerships with microfinance banks, cooperative societies, and SME-focused lenders to provide accessible, low-interest credit facilities. LETIIH assists with documentation, collateral structuring, and loan application preparation.
Our curated investor database connects investment-ready businesses with angel investors, venture capitalists, family offices, and impact investors seeking exposure to African enterprise opportunities.
LETIIH has specialist capability in structuring Public-Private Partnership (PPP) financing models for larger enterprise and infrastructure projects. We work with government agencies, DFIs, and private investors to design blended finance solutions that unlock capital at scale.
We review your financial statements, business plan, and credit history to identify the most suitable financing options for your business and growth stage.
Our advisors create a bespoke funding strategy that layers different sources — grants, loans, equity — to optimise your capital structure and reduce financial risk.
We support the full preparation of financial documentation, business plans, pitch decks, and loan applications to the highest professional standards.
LETIIH makes warm introductions to lenders, grantmakers, and investors and facilitates the deal process through to funding disbursement.
Producing a great product or service is only half the journey. LETIIH's Market & Value Chain Integration Programme connects enterprises to structured, reliable market channels — from local off-takers and cooperatives to regional trade networks and export markets.
We negotiate and structure formal off-take agreements between producers and buyers — giving enterprises guaranteed market access and predictable revenue. Sectors include agriculture, food processing, manufacturing, and textiles.
We facilitate cooperative formation and strengthen existing cooperatives to improve collective bargaining power, achieve economies of scale, and access markets that individual enterprises cannot reach alone.
Dedicated export readiness training and connections to export finance, trade facilitation agencies, and international buyers through LETIIH's continental and diaspora networks.
Rather than supporting enterprises in isolation, LETIIH maps and strengthens entire value chains — ensuring that growth at one point creates opportunity throughout the chain and builds systemic economic resilience.
The LETIIH Inclusion Desk is our commitment to making enterprise opportunity accessible to every segment of society. Three dedicated sub-programmes ensure that women, retirees, and persons with disabilities are not afterthoughts — they are central to Africa's enterprise future.
Women Empowerment Programme
WomenRise is LETIIH's flagship women's enterprise development programme — designed to close the gender gap in entrepreneurship by providing women with tailored skills, finance access, and market linkage support.
Retiree Reintegration Programme
Retirement should not mean the end of productive contribution. ETH Renew channels the deep expertise, networks, and life experience of retirees into enterprise — creating a new chapter of purpose, income, and impact.
PWD Inclusion Programme
AbilityWorks is built on the conviction that disability is not inability. We adapt our programmes, facilities, and support models to ensure persons with disabilities can fully participate in and benefit from LETIIH's ecosystem.
Whether you have a new idea, a growing business, or a skill to develop — there is a LETIIH programme built for where you are right now.