Sierra Leone will join the global community in celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2025 with a dynamic edition themed, “Together We Build: Scaling for Impact.” The event is scheduled for Wednesday, 20 November 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at IPAM CEEI in Freetown.

The week-long celebration aims to bring together entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders to share insights, inspire growth, and showcase strategies for scaling ventures in Sierra Leone. This year’s edition features a fireside chat with Joe Abass Bangura and distinguished speakers from Life By Design (LBD), IFC/World Bank, Peninsular Innovative Group, Muzambiringa, and the Directorate of Science, Technology, and Innovation (DSTI).

Participants can look forward to engaging activities, including:

Business Scaling Workshops – practical insights for growing enterprises

Fireside Chat – interactive discussions with leading industry experts

Entrepreneurs Spotlight – showcasing innovative startups and success stories

The event is hosted by LBD–Startup Bodyshop, DSTI, and IPAM CEEI, highlighting Sierra Leone’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem and the drive to create impactful businesses.

Interested attendees are encouraged to register in advance to confirm participation via the following link: https://forms.gle/qmg52jwuZnL55Ajy9.

GEW 2025 promises to be a key platform for networking, learning, and celebrating entrepreneurship in Sierra Leone, uniting stakeholders committed to scaling innovation and fostering sustainable business growth.