Afghanistan Entrepreneurship Institute (AEI) is a center for entrepreneurship learning, innovation, entrepreneurial support, and a collaboration hub. Established under the Canadian University of Afghanistan, AEI is dedicated to cultivating entrepreneurial talent, fostering startup ecosystem, and building a generation of resilient, impact-driven Afghan entrepreneurs.

To foster an entrepreneurial culture in Afghanistan where creativity, collaboration, and enterprise drive a better tomorrow.

To equip aspiring Afghan entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills, and networks they need to launch and grow successful ventures. Through practical education, mentorship, incubation, and global partnerships, we aim to create a generation of changemakers who will lead Afghanistan toward a future of innovation, self-reliance, and prosperity.

We believe entrepreneurship is a powerful force for rebuilding communities, igniting innovation, and driving economic development. Afghanistan Entrepreneurship Institute (AEI) invites collaboration with universities, incubators, NGOs, government agencies, private sector leaders, and international development organizations. 

Together, we can provide Afghan entrepreneurs, especially women and youth, with the tools, mentorship, and opportunities they need to thrive.  Whether through capacity building, funding, mentorship, incubation support, or ecosystem-building, your partnership can help turn ideas into impact and challenges into opportunities. 

To explore collaboration and partnership opportunities, contact us at: aei@cuaf.ca