Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — In the heart of Ethiopia’s bustling capital, Iceaddis is leading the charge as the country’s first innovation hub and tech startup incubator. Since its founding in 2011, Iceaddis has become a vital platform for fostering technological innovation and entrepreneurship, playing a key role in Ethiopia’s emerging startup ecosystem.
Under the visionary leadership of Co-founder and CEO Markos Lemma, Iceaddis has built a strong team dedicated to its mission. Alongside Markos, with his co-founders Florian Manderscheid, and Oliver Petzoldt, other team members include chief financial officer Merhawit Moges, and Operations & Project Management Lead Sinshaw Alemu. Together, they drive Iceaddis’s commitment to supporting high-potential startups and promoting sustainable technological development.
Iceaddis leverages modern technology to amplify its impact. Utilizing 14 technology products and services, including HTML5, jQuery, and Google Analytics, Iceaddis ensures a robust and user-friendly online presence. The hub also employs key technologies for its website, such as Facebook Sharer and CrUX Dataset, to enhance user engagement.
Supporting Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Iceaddis provides a comprehensive range of services for entrepreneurs, including co-working spaces, mentorship programs, training workshops, and access to funding. These resources are critical in transforming innovative ideas into viable businesses, contributing significantly to Ethiopia’s economic growth and technological advancement.
The philosophy of Iceaddis is rooted in the belief that individuals have the power to transform their local environments and achieve economic empowerment. The hub encourages a collaborative mindset, fostering a community where creative potential is realized through the testing of uncommon ideas and experimentation with prototypes to find the ideal product-market fit.
Growing the Ethiopian Tech Ecosystem
Iceaddis plays a crucial role in nurturing Ethiopia’s tech ecosystem. By supporting the growth of technology-based entrepreneurship through community development, co-creation, and public engagement, Iceaddis helps to build a robust and inclusive tech community. The hub also promotes African innovation globally by collaborating with regional networks like Afrilabs and international networks such as the Global Innovation Gathering.
The Team Behind the Success:
- Markos Lemma, Co-founder and CEO
- Merhawit Moges, CFO
- Sinshaw Alemu, Operations & Consultancy Lead
- Florian Manderscheid, Co-founder
- Oliver Petzoldt, Co-founder
- Dawit Hailu, Administration Head
- Yosef Alemayehu, Community Manager & Events
- Lensa Kebede, Operations & Partnership Manager
- Bruck Sewnet, Incubation Coordinator
- Thomas Melak, Design Lead
- Nathnael A. Tamiru, Tech Lead
- Petros Teka, Visual Operations Manager
- Yishak Amdeselassie, Project Manager
- Ashenafi Abraham, Project Manager
- Solome Daniel, Business Coordinator
- Fikir Belete, Communications
- Milkeyas Haile, Visual Operations
- Selam Yihun, Business Development
- Eyerusalem Abebe, Senior Accountant
- Temesgen Fissha, Team Leader
- Yafet Girum, Hardware Lead
- Megdelawit Sinna Habteselassie, Growth Strategy & Tech Lead
- Samrawit Shebeshe, Community Manager
Iceaddis continues to amplify the potential of Ethiopian startups and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. As it grows and evolves, Iceaddis remains a vital force in driving technological progress and economic empowerment in Ethiopia, paving the way for a brighter, more innovative future.
Contact Information
Email: contact@iceaddis.com
Phone: +251(0) 11 667 4804
Location: Bole Medhanialem Qelebet Menged Zewdu Gessesse Building, 5th floor, P.O. Box 2219 code 1110, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Social Media: @iceaddis
#TechInnovation #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Ethiopia #InnovationHub #Iceaddis #TechEcosystem #AfricanTech #StartupIncubator #EconomicEmpowerment #TechCommunity #Mentorship #CoworkingSpaces #SustainableDevelopment #GlobalInnovation #TechLeadership #InnovationAfrica #EthiopianStartups #TechProgress #FutureOfTech
Leave a Reply