Across the MENA region, Innovety has worked hand-in-hand with government institutions, universities, SMEs, and international organizations to strengthen public sector skills and foster innovation. Our programs have ranged from building strategic planning and financial management capabilities in Egypt and Libya, to equipping African women leaders with innovation tools, to enhancing university professors’ ability to teach entrepreneurship in Jordan. These initiatives not only improve governance and service delivery but also open pathways for entrepreneurship, youth employability, and sustainable development.
Our beneficiaries include government officials, young professionals, university faculty, SMEs, and women entrepreneurs across diverse sectors such as ICT, handicrafts, and agri-value chains. By combining training, mentorship, and tailored strategies, we have helped institutions and individuals embed innovation practices, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and expand opportunities for communities.
The UN Global Compact’s SDG Innovation Accelerator equips young professionals to become sustainability entrepreneurs. Innovety was engaged to deliver core training workshops to guide participants from 15–20 companies through structured innovation journeys, tackling real business challenges aligned with the SDGs and the 2030 Agenda.
We designed and facilitated four highly interactive 8-hour virtual workshops, combining design thinking, SDG alignment, and corporate innovation methodologies. Preparation included tailored case studies and active participation in UNGC’s TOT program. Each session fostered collaboration, cross-sector learning, and hands-on project development.
In partnership with GIZ, this program aimed to build the capacity of local authorities across Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, and Qalyubiyya. It focused on equipping officials with practical skills in strategic planning, financial management, and communication to enhance governance and improve public service delivery.
We developed customized training modules addressing strategic planning, financial management, business modelling, and communication/negotiation skills. Interactive workshops applied these concepts to real‑world governance challenges, supported by follow‑up mentoring and resources to ensure the sustainable application of learned practices across local departments.
Under UNIDO’s Women’s Economic Empowerment program with UN Women, NCW, MoTI, and MSMEDA, this initiative aimed to strengthen five government entities in Greater Cairo, Alexandria, Beni Suef, Fayoum, Minya, and Beheira to better serve women entrepreneurs in palm dates, MAPs, handicrafts, and ICT sectors.
We assessed institutional capabilities, identified key skill gaps, and trained 47 officials on entrepreneurship trends, program design, M&E, digital outreach, and donor engagement. We also guided teams in developing and pitching new program concepts for potential UNIDO funding.
In partnership with CARE, Innovety enhanced the innovation and entrepreneurship teaching capabilities of university professors in Jordan. The program aimed to transfer advanced knowledge, models, and best practices to professors, enabling them to integrate innovation and entrepreneurship into academic programs and increase youth employability through the Faculty for Factory National Program.
Innovety delivered an online ToT program using our “Know / How to / Do” framework, blending theory with practical application. Through interactive workshops, case studies, and post-training mentorship, professors were equipped with the skills to develop and deliver impactful innovation and entrepreneurship curricula.
As part of the African Presidential Leadership Program, Innovety was engaged by the National Institute of Governance and Sustainable Development to deliver a session on Innovation in Government. The session aimed to equip 100 women leaders from 50 African countries with tools and knowledge to drive innovation and sustainability in governance.
Innovety delivered an interactive session introducing public sector innovation frameworks, emphasizing the integration of sustainability. The workshop used real-world examples and participatory methods to inspire creative thinking and practical application in participants’ home governments.
Under the GESR initiative, Misr El Kheir Foundation partnered with Innovety to strengthen employee capabilities in communication, reporting, and personal development. The program also introduced product innovation principles to help staff embed creativity and design thinking into the foundation’s operations.
We delivered a comprehensive training program covering 25+ soft skills modules tailored to employees’ roles, enhancing communication, reporting, and personal effectiveness. A dedicated Product Innovation course introduced participants to design thinking and innovation fundamentals, while interactive workshops ensured practical application of learned skills within the organizational context.
This program aimed to enhance the capabilities of government institutions, universities, and SMEs in Libya to drive innovation and economic growth. It focused on improving public service delivery, strengthening strategic planning, and fostering entrepreneurship in challenging environments.
Delivered training for government staff and university students in strategic planning, project management, and innovation management. Facilitated research-driven sessions to identify opportunities for entrepreneurship centers, and worked with ministries and international organizations to develop tailored innovation strategies, supported by ongoing mentoring and capacity building.
