IPAM Centre of Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

On the 24th of March 2026, we officially launched the IPAM Entrepreneurship Week 2026 Celebration.

The College’s Centre of Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEEI) proudly hosted its annual Entrepreneurship Week, creating a vibrant platform for students and staff entrepreneurs to showcase their businesses, innovations, and skills.

This year’s celebration featured:

A Talk Show and Information Session on Entrepreneurship

An Entrepreneurship Masterclass

Keynote Remarks and the Launch of New Centres and Units by the Hon. Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie

An Entrepreneurship Business Expo, which served as the highlight of the week

We extend our sincere appreciation to all our special guests and students for contributing to a successful and memorable opening.
SLEEK - Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project
University of Sierra Leone

Live at IPAM Main Campus!!!!!

Join us tomorrow!

Day 3
IPAM Entrepreneurship Week 2026
Masterclass🙏🙏🙏

We are here!
IPAM Entrepreneurship Week!
Day 2

We are excited to celebrate another edition of IPAM Entrepreneurship Week, proudly organized by the IPAM Centre of Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEEI).

Join us at IPAM Main Campus Tower Hill Freetown for an inspiring week dedicated to creating awareness, supporting founders, and showcasing innovation and entrepreneurship.

Be part of a dynamic experience filled with ideas, opportunities, and impactful conversations shaping the future of entrepreneurship.
Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project SLEEK - Sierra Leone Prof. Ezekiel Kalvin Duramany-Lakkoh Mimi Cee Em Joyce Abigail Coulson-Olowu William Conteh

🌿 CEEI Incubated Business Spotlight

See how far you’ve come — congratulations on your 5th Anniversary Skincare! 🎉
Message from the founder!
Haggi’s Skincare was born from a deeply personal journey. Its founder, Umu Hawa Juwara, who once struggled with skin challenges and began experimenting with natural solutions that were gentle, effective, and safe for her skin.

What started with small sample formulations has grown into a promising skincare brand dedicated to helping people feel confident in their own skin.

Today, Haggi’s Skincare continues to develop thoughtfully formulated products that nourish the skin and promote healthy, natural beauty.

Because at Haggi’s Skincare, your skin is our top priority.

👏 We are proud to see one of our CEEI incubated businesses growing and making an impact.
Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project Joyce Abigail Coulson-Olowu SLEEK - Sierra Leone Mimi Cee Em William Conteh Prof. Ezekiel Kalvin Duramany-Lakkoh Dauda Musa Bangura Claudeth Squire University of Sierra Leone Blossom Onike Decker

3rd Edition of the CEEI Incubation Programme 2026

The Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM) – Centre of Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEEI) is pleased to announce the commencement of the 3rd Edition of the CEEI Incubation Programme 2026, marking three consecutive years of implementing a structured entrepreneurship support programme for student-led startups.

Since its inception, the incubation programme has served as a practical platform for developing entrepreneurial capacity among students of the University of Sierra Leone. The initiative was established to promote innovation, encourage enterprise development, and support students in transforming business ideas into viable ventures. Over the past three years, the programme has contributed significantly to strengthening the entrepreneurship ecosystem within the institution.

The 2026 incubation cohort consists of 17 selected student entrepreneurs representing a range of sectors including fashion, technology, agriculture, services, and other emerging industries. The selected participants demonstrated strong business potential and commitment during the selection process and will undergo a structured incubation process designed to support the growth and development of their enterprises.

The incubation programme will run for a period of twelve (12) weeks, providing participants with structured training and business development support. Programme activities include entrepreneurship training workshops, mentorship sessions, business model development, financial planning, market validation, and pitch preparation.

Training sessions will be delivered through both in-person and online formats, where student entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to engage with industry-experienced mentors and programme facilitators, receiving practical guidance to strengthen their business ideas and operations.

The implementation of the incubation programme continues to benefit from the support of the Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP), whose grant funding received in 2024 strengthened the operational capacity of the Centre and enhanced programme delivery. This support has enabled CEEI to expand its incubation activities and improve access to technical guidance and mentorship opportunities for student entrepreneurs.

The 3rd Edition of the CEEI Incubation Programme represents an important milestone in the Centre’s efforts to promote innovation and entrepreneurship at IPAM. The programme continues to provide a structured pathway for student entrepreneurs to develop sustainable ventures and contribute to economic development in Sierra Leone.

The 2026 cohort is expected to complete the incubation cycle with improved business models, validated market opportunities, and strengthened entrepreneurial competencies necessary for business growth and sustainability.

Mimi Cee Em Prof. Ezekiel Kalvin Duramany-Lakkoh Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project SLEEK - Sierra Leone Joyce Abigail Coulson-Olowu William Conteh Blossom Onike Decker

The FSSG Ex Pupils Association Trade Fair, in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade, kicked off today as a 3-day event celebrating innovation and entrepreneurship.
IPAM–CEEI was proudly represented, with our student entrepreneurs showcasing their products and ideas. It was great to see young people confidently sharing their work and engaging with the public.
✨ CEEI remains committed to supporting and empowering young entrepreneurs.