EFE’s vision for entrepreneurship is to support entrepreneurs to launch their first business, focusing on growth orientation and job creation by providing training that includes innovative teaching methods, localized content, and use of modern technology and tools. EFE’s entrepreneurship program, "AFAQ: Launching Dreams, Creating Futures," contains 74 hours of training content created by and for young MENA entrepreneurs (about 17 weeks, including participant application periods as shown below). The content is designed for both in-person and online training scenarios and is available in Arabic, English, and French.

EFE’s entrepreneurship program offers participants theopportunity to recognize their own entrepreneurial potential; formulate, test,and revise their business idea using design thinking; create a marketing plan;develop fundamental financial skills; identify how to measure success of theirbusiness; define when they need to expand their team; review important legalstructures to their business; and much more. In addition to key technicalskills, EFE’s program integrates cross-cutting soft skills (such as problemsolving, creative thinking, adaptability, and negotiation) and encouragesparticipants to consider the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impact of their business, including alignment with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), triple bottom line theory, and the importance of sustainable communities to the economy.

To date, EFE has delivered 16 classes using the AFAQ curriculum for a total of 271 graduates.

Youssef El Jazouli, a participant in EFE's AFAQ has leveraged his background in industrial and electrical systems to launch AgrInnov Maroc. His project uses IoT sensors and real-time data collection to help farmers optimize irrigation, conserve water, and boost crop yields.

Reflecting on his experience, Youssef shared:

"Before the EFE-Maroc training, my technical background left me struggling with key areas like marketing and finance. The training helped me refine AgrInnov’s vision and develop a clear business and marketing strategy. The skills I gained will not only help me structure my business but also effectively present it to investors and banks."

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