It all began with an idea… A small space, a limited team, but an ambition that reached the sky. We started with a simple youth exhibition—just an attempt to prove that the youth of Taiz are capable of making a real difference, creating opportunities from nothing, and turning dreams into projects no matter how modest the resources.
And with every passing year... the circle grew wider. The team expanded, our experience matured, and the community’s trust in us grew—trust that this event carried real value. We expanded our training programs, doubled the number of participants, increased our partnerships, and amplified our impact within the youth community.
Then came 2024, the year the event shifted to an entirely new level. It transformed into the Taiz Entrepreneurship Festival—stronger, broader, and more organized than ever before. The success of this edition was not just a milestone; it was a launchpad toward a wider vision and a deeper experience for young people.
And today… Taiz Entrepreneurship Festival 2025 stands at the forefront as the biggest youth entrepreneurial event in Yemen. More than 120 entrepreneurial projects, over 100 volunteers, and strategic sponsors and partners—all united by one mission: “We create opportunities… and unleash the power of youth.”
The Beginning… The Spark (2023)
The place was small, the moment simple—but the passion was bigger than everything. In 2023, a group of young people gathered around an idea that wasn’t entirely clear, yet carried something that felt like a dream. A small tent, a modest tourism initiative, and a team that believed any village or city could learn, innovate, and create its own impact… And from all that confusion and the very first attempt, the spark was born. A spark that told everyone: no matter how simple the beginning is… it has the power to change so much.
When the Dream Became an Event (2024)
As time went on, the dream grew. In 2024, the team stood on their first true stage. The festival was bigger than their capacity, but never bigger than their determination. They learned, worked hard, and faced challenges head-on until the event reached people in a broader and more mature form. It was the experience that made them realize that what they were building wasn’t just an event… It was the start of a journey.
A Season of Expansion… The Rise of the Story (2025)
Then something unexpected happened… The small initiative transformed into a wide space welcoming youth from everywhere. The festival grew, its presence multiplied, until it became the biggest youth entrepreneurship event in Yemen. 120 projects standing on its stage, more than 100 volunteers carrying its spirit, and partners and sponsors who see in it the future of youth. The idea was no longer just an activity… It became a story worth telling, a message worth hearing, and an impact felt by everyone who passed through. This is how the story began… and this is how it continues to grow.
Our Mission
To provide an inclusive platform that supports entrepreneurship in Yemen and creates an optimal environment that enables youth and enhances their engagement with emerging projects.