CESI
The Centre for Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation (CESI) is a vibrant ecosystem dedicated to nurturing entrepreneurs, change-makers, and mission-driven enterprises that drive inclusive and sustainable transformation.
We believe that innovative solutions rooted in ethics, collaboration, social value creation and community engagement can reshape the future of development. At CESI, we bring together research, mentorship, design thinking, capacity-building, and policy advocacy to empower individuals and collectives working across diverse sectors—from climate action and public policy to food systems, education, and digital technologies.
Our strength lies in the diversity of our incubatees—visionaries who are pioneering change in areas like ethical trade, biotechnology, sustainable tourism, inclusive finance, and civic innovation. With a deep commitment to social justice, environmental sustainability, and grassroots empowerment, CESI serves as both a launchpad and a long-term ally for ideas that matter.
By connecting innovation with impact, and enterprise with equity, CESI is building a future where every solution is a step toward a more just, resilient, and thriving society.
The Centre for Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation (CESI) is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs, change-makers, and enterprises that drive social and economic impact. Through research, mentorship, capacity-building, and policy advocacy, we nurture innovative solutions that promote sustainable development, ethical business practices, and inclusive economic opportunities. Our mission is to create a thriving ecosystem where creativity, collaboration, and community engagement shape a better future for all.
From incubation and co-working to training, trade fairs, and skill development — CESI builds the ecosystem around ideas that matter.
CESI’s Incubation Lab supports mission-driven startups and social ventures through:
Our collaborative workspaces are designed for individuals and teams working to make a social or environmental difference.
Convene key voices through conferences on social innovation, sustainability, and inclusive enterprise.
CESI organizes trade fairs to promote community-driven and ethical enterprises.
Our capacity-building programs strengthen skills for grassroots entrepreneurs and social innovators.
We focus on inclusive economic opportunities through community-centered skill development.
CESI supports a thriving network of entrepreneurs and enterprises working on solutions that prioritize impact, sustainability, and inclusion. Each incubatee is supported through our ecosystem of research, mentorship, funding access, and policy engagement.
Civic innovation, participatory governance and associated research
Eco-tourism, wellness cooperatives
Incubatees coming soon
Indigenous diets, food security, local food systems
Incubatees coming soon
Digital storytelling, community journalism
Ethical fashion, artisan-led cooperatives
Incubatees coming soon
Ethical trade, local-to-global product value chains
Innovations for blue economy, small-scale fisheries
Incubatees coming soon
Low-cost hygiene innovations, decentralized water access
Incubatees coming soon
Bio-agriculture, health tech, climate resilience
Incubatees coming soon
Agroecological farming, sustainable inputs
Incubatees coming soon
Community financing models, financial inclusion
Incubatees coming soon
Adaptation strategies, nature-based solutions
EdTech for marginalized learners, non-formal education
Assistive tech, social robotics, digital governance tools