iceaddis

iceaddis is Ethiopia's first innovation hub and tech startup incubator. ICE stands for Innovation, Collaboration and Entrepreneurship — a co-creation space that accelerates high-potential startups, supports technological innovation, and activates youth for economic empowerment through a multi-partner approach.

• Location: Bole Medhanialem, Zewdu Gessesse Building, 5th Floor, Addis Ababa
• Type: Innovation Hub
• Capacity: 120+ desks
• Specialised labs: 2
• Focus areas: Startup Incubation, Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Co-creation
• Website: https://www.iceaddis.com
• Email: contact@iceaddis.com
• Phone: +251 11 667 4804
• Opening hours: Monday-Friday 08:30-18:00; Saturday 09:00-16:00; Sunday Closed

Mission

Building a tech-oriented startup ecosystem.

Since 2011, iceaddis has amplified founders and organizations through professional support, consultancy, and a community engine that turns early ideas into investable startups.

About iceaddis

• Co-working Space: A creative co-working environment for founders, freelancers, and student teams in the heart of Bole.
• Incubation Programs: Structured incubation and acceleration tracks that pair startups with mentors and partners.

Services

• Incubation & Acceleration: Hands-on support to validate, build, and scale high-potential Ethiopian startups.
• Mentorship: Access to a network of experienced entrepreneurs, technologists, and industry partners.
• Training & Workshops: Skills workshops and bootcamps across product, technology, and business.

Partners

• AfriLabs
• GIZ