━━ We are on a mission to transform Business

Welcome to the Innovative Finance Lab (IFL), where innovation, finance, and community converge. As a groundbreaking initiative jointly launched by the National Bank of Ethiopia and the United Nations Development Programme. Our mission is to empower Ethiopia's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups by enhancing access to finance through innovative and inclusive strategies. Join us in our journey to bridge the gap between ambition and achievement and be a part of the future of finance in Ethiopia. Together, we can create a thriving community of innovators and entrepreneurs.

Our Initiatives

Main pillars

Technical Assistance Facility (TAF)

Enterprise Financing Facility (EFF)

Knowledge Sharing Unit (KSU)

The Regulatory Sandbox Unit (RSU)

Latest Updates

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