Empretec is a flagship capacity-building progamme of UNCTAD for the promotion of entrepreneurship, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, and start-ups.

Designed to ignite the spirit of innovation, Empretec empowers businesses to drive sustainable development and inclusive growth.

Highlights of the Programme:

• Global reach. Active in 40+ countries. Powered by a network of national business development centres.
• Certified trainers. A global pool of 600+ trainers, mentors, and experts focused on delivering concrete results.
• Innovative approach. Empretec fosters entrepreneurial behavior through a unique methodology and immersive and experiential learning.
• Inclusive growth. Empretec ensures that opportunity and entrepreneurship are accessible to all.
• Impact on sustainable development. Empretec centres contribute to shape evidence-based entrepreneurship policies that support sustainable development.

Empretec is recognized by United Nations General Assembly resolutions since 2012 as a tool for sustainable development of entrepreneurship.