Innovation for Development & Empowerment Agency
Advancing communities with innovation and inclusive participation.
IDEA is a Somali social enterprise bridging business communities, financial institutions, governments, and NGOs to co-create sustainable solutions for youth, women, and marginalized communities.
Who We Are
A consultancy built to close the gap between good ideas and working solutions.
IDEA operates as a social enterprise dedicated to driving innovation for development and empowerment - finding solutions for the business community while connecting to partner social societies, with a focus on empowering youth, women, and marginalized communities.
We believe inclusive growth is only possible through collaboration, so we bridge business communities, financial institutions, governments, and NGOs to co-create sustainable solutions that generate both social impact and economic value.
Read more about IDEA →In the Room
Training happens in person, at IDEA’s Innovation Hub.
Our Services
Six ways we work alongside partners.
Training, Workshops & Capacity-Building
Structured programs that build practical, market-relevant skills for individuals and organizations.
Business Consultancy & Innovative Solution Design
Advisory support that helps businesses and social enterprises design workable, sustainable solutions.
Partnership Facilitation
Connecting private and social sectors to co-create initiatives that neither could deliver alone.
Project Design, Implementation & Monitoring
End-to-end support for development projects, from design through delivery and follow-up.
Community Empowerment Initiatives
Programs that build capacity and agency directly within communities.
Market & Social Research
Research that grounds decisions - ours and our partners' - in evidence rather than assumption.
Strategic Focus
Six areas where we concentrate our work.
- Social enterprise solutions
- Business development & consulting
- Youth & women empowerment programs
- Financial inclusion
- Technology-driven innovation
- Partnerships & multi-sector collaborations
Who We Serve
Six groups our work is built around.
- Business Communities
- Youth and Women
- Children and Marginalized Populations
- Government & Public Institutions
- Private Sector Organizations
- NGOs & Development Agencies
Aligned With the SDGs
Our work is anchored in the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Our Partners
Organizations we work alongside.
