--- title: "SAFEEM - Swiss Association for Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets" url: https://safeem.org/ --- SWISS ASSOCIATION FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN EMERGING MARKETS # SAFEEM Supporting entrepreneurship in emerging and frontier markets [JOIN NOW __](https://share.hsforms.com/1R4x_IwKiQ8qfqUUArfxTbQ3yjcn) [ ![](https://sswebsite-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/safeemnewlogo.original.png) ](/) ## Supporting entrepreneurs in emerging and frontier markets ### Supporting entrepreneurs in emerging and frontier markets: details ![](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/support-safeem.original.max-150x150.png) #### SUPPORT We thrive to support and empower entrepreneurs in emerging and frontier markets through our grants, coaching, events, workshops and other initiatives in Switzerland and abroad. ![](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/connection-safeem.original.max-150x150.png) #### CONNECTION We connect entrepreneurs with governments, industry experts, potential partners and investors and thought-leaders in their region and internationally. ![](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/fulfilment-safeem.original.max-150x150.png) #### FULFILMENT We believe that entrepreneurship can bring professional success and personal fulfilment and are committed to those who want to make the world a better place through innovation. ## Programs impact on sustainable development goals ### Programs impact on sustainable development goals: details ![zero-hunger](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/zero_hunger.max-150x150.png) #### ZERO HUNGER We work with entrepreneurs providing innovative solutions to agriculture, farming and food supply-chains in order to increase access and quality of food in emerging markets. ![good-health](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/good_health.max-150x150.png) #### GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Now more than ever, we put our efforts to support entrepreneurial solutions to the sanitary crisis as well as other epidemic issues. ![education](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/education.max-150x150.png) #### QUALITY EDUCATION Lifelong learning and access to quality education are our top priorities as they are at the core of our solutions to better people’s lives in emerging markets and beyond. ![gender-equality](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/gender_equality.max-150x150.png) #### GENDER EQUALITY Through gender equity activities, we want to empower women to the same opportunities, bridge the gap in investments into female-led ventures and enable female investors. ![reduced-inequalities](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/inequalities.max-150x150.png) #### REDUCED INEQUALITY We empower ventures working on innovative solutions that support migration populations with the guidance of institutional partners and experts in the matter. ![climate-action](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/climae.max-150x150.png) #### CLIMATE ACTION We work with public and private organizations to support their collaboration with entrepreneurs tackling their climate related issues. ![Digifemmes](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/femme-africaine-60-ans-utilise-son-ordinate.max-1280x550.jpg) DigiFemmes **Increasing the competitiveness of women entrepreneurs through digital transformation.** **Call for application: Opening soon!** **Country: Ivory Coast** [CHECK OUT HERE ](https://safeem.org/digifemmes/) Women Entrepreneurship for Africa Acceleration Programme #WE4A **CURRENT PROGRAM** [CHECK OUT HERE ](https://safeem.org/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/) ![](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/1212372_WE4AKeyVisuals1_101921.max-1280x550.jpg) ## Previous projects [ ![Gender Equity Track with GIZ](https://sswebsite-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/GIZ-SAFEEM-1.original.jpg) ‎ #### Gender Equity Track with GIZ ‎ ‎ ](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JJN8mJd3T4nKgynQuXv26_x2MZ6hBO62H2j1gASJqZs/edit#slide=id.g6e385ac15a_0_53) [ ![Climate Innovation Labs and Academy with CTCN](https://sswebsite-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/CTCN-SAFEEM-1.original.jpg) ‎ #### Climate Innovation Labs and Academy with CTCN ‎ ‎ ](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Eo2HRqeOuvsE29c2ok9hzQ0gJh8YRZTowJEo6S_3NIo/edit#slide=id.gd06141aa44_0_1) ## Partner testimonials ![Rose Mwebaza](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/ROSE_MWEBAZA.max-297x400.png) We're excited to launch the Climate Innovation Labs together with Seedstars. By bringing youth innovation and climate technology experts together with the private sector we hope that this program will foster innovation in climate change. ROSE MWEBAZA, DIRECTOR AT UN CLIMATE TECHNOLOGY CENTRE AND NETWORK ![Sindy Karberg-Manuel](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Sindy_Karberg-Manuel.max-297x400.jpg) In the event of the Seedstars World Maputo competition, Sindy Karberg-Manuel shared insights about gender equality in entrepreneurship in Maputo, which were used by SAFEEM was able to make changes for the next bootcamp in Bamako. SINDY KARBERG-MANUEL, GENDER AND WOMEN'S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT ADVISOR ![Fabio Cannavale](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Fabio_Cannavale.max-297x400.png) We really love working with SAFEEM as they boost the startups in emerging markets. We organized a prize for the best TravelTech companies and I'm proud to say that these companies are still growing. Some of those teams even came to work with lastminute.com. FABIO CANNAVALE, FOUNDER AND CEO AT LASTMINUTE.COM ## ‎ ## Climate Labs Innovation Labs ### Program ## Some of our partners ### Some of our partners: details [ ![GIZ](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/giz.max-594x300.png) ](https://www.giz.de/en/html/index.html) [ ![FONDATION D'AIDE SOCIALE ET CULTURELLE DU CANTON DE VAUD](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/laterieromande-safeem.max-594x300.jpg) ](https://www.entraide.ch/) [ ![FONDATION OCP](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/ocpentrepreneurshipnetwork-safeem.max-594x300.jpg) ](https://www.ocpfoundation.org/) [ ![KTI KOMMISSION FUR TECHNOLOGIE](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/swissconferation-safeem.max-594x300.jpg) ](https://www.innosuisse.ch/) [ ![AMERIABANK](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/americagroup-safeem.max-594x300.jpg) ](https://www.ameriabank.am/) [ ![LastMinuteFoundation](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Lastminutefoundationweb2-01.max-594x300.png) ](https://lastminutefoundation.org/) [ ![ctcn](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/ctcn-logo-01.max-594x300.jpg) ](https://www.ctc-n.org/) [ ![unep](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/unep.max-594x300.png) ](https://www.unep.org/) [ ![Seedstars](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/seedstarsprogramshell.max-594x300.jpg) ](https://seedstars.com/) # Join SAFEEM Get in touch with us through this form for any questions regarding memberships and partnerships. 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