YAEI is a registered youth led non-profit company that aims to empower the youth with practical skills, organized knowledge and pro-active support that will enable them to successfully transition from venture ideas to venture startups driving measurable venture impact. With an experienced board of directors, dedicated staff personnel and team approach to all programmes, YAEI is set to succeed in implementing its mandate. Furthermore, to ensure success, the Young African Entrepreneurs Institute (YAEI) seeks to establish a consolidated ecosystem for youth entrepreneurship development by partnering with education institutions, private sector, and the government in the development of high impact young entrepreneurs and business leaders. The ecosystem will equip the youth with the necessary skills and offer much needed support and resources for them to effectively commence and succeed in their entrepreneurship journey. Vision The vision is to contribute to the development of an entrepreneurial society with high measurable socio-economic impact. • Hub the most innovative and fast-growing start-ups in Africa. • Be at the Centre of youth job creation. Mission YAEI is on a mission to identify and develop high impact entrepreneurial youth and business leaders by offering practical skills, organised knowledge and pro-active support which will enable them to actively participate in the economy.