The Evolution of the TEF Idea
The Evolution of the TEF Idea

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 - Vision - Goals

Our Mission

To create an interactive space that fosters creativity, participation, and opportunities for growth and expansion within the entrepreneurship ecosystem for startups in Yemen.