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Building the Next Generation of Global Entrepreneurs.

We bridge the gap between emerging markets and the Middle East, providing aspiring entrepreneurs with the tools, mentorship, and strategic consultancy needed to scale innovative solutions to societal problems.

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Vision & Core Values

What We Do

Our work is focused on practical growth, leadership development, and long-term impact.

Entrepreneurship Development

Supporting individuals as they move from ideas to sustainable enterprises.

Education and Capacity Building

Delivering practical learning that strengthens business thinking and leadership.

Community-Driven Impact

Working with communities to create opportunity and shared progress.

Global Perspective

Engaging entrepreneurs across regions through inclusive and scalable initiatives.

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Our Journey: History Timeline

Official Launch & Initial Recognition

Hidayah Entrepreneur was founded in Doha, Qatar, on January 19th by Idayat Akanji Ogunlade. Originally a digital platform for entrepreneurship education, it quickly earned the Youth Motivational Award and the Most Pragmatic Educationist and Entrepreneur’s Award in Nigeria for its dedication to youth empowerment.

January 19th 2018

The Foundation of Impact

2019

Regional Excellence in Qatar

The Black Excellence Ball Award

Moving from digital roots to physical presence, Hidayah Entrepreneur solidified its standing in the Qatar business community. The organization received the prestigious Black Excellence Ball Award in Doha, recognizing its commitment to excellence and its emerging role as a strategic bridge for entrepreneurs in the Middle East.

Global Distinctions in India and Nigeria

A landmark year for international validation, the organization was honored with The Global Women Achievers Award in India and the Reformative Youth Ambassador Award in Nigeria. These accolades recognized the founder’s success in shaping entrepreneurial mindsets and solving societal problems through creative leadership.

2022

International Leadership & Awards

2024 – Present

Technological Innovation

Launch of Digi Startups & Scaling Operations

Embracing tech-enabled growth, we launched Digi Startups, a proprietary digital app. By integrating self-awareness models into the startup journey, we provide a first-class support system that helps entrepreneurs evaluate skills and scale businesses with data-driven confidence across the Middle East.

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The Future of Innovation in Emerging countries and beyond

A Global Catalyst from the Heart of Osogbo

Launched in 2025, the HHEF Tech Hub is far more than a regional facility; it is a premier technology and innovation center established by the Hidayah Entrepreneurs Foundation to serve as a strategic gateway for emerging economies. While our physical roots are in Osogbo, Osun State, our vision is borderless. We have engineered this hub to be a scalable model of digital transformation, proving that with the right infrastructure, the next wave of global tech leaders will emerge from the world’s most promising developing markets.

Global Connectivity

We serve as the vital link between untapped local talent and global demand. By bridging the gap between ideas and execution, we ensure that innovators from emerging regions can compete and lead on the international stage.

Practical Innovation

Innovation isn’t just taught here—it’s built. We provide a world-class environment where creativity meets technical execution, allowing emerging talents to transform bold concepts into market-ready digital solutions.

Inclusive Digital Economy

We are building a future where the digital economy belongs to everyone. By equipping individuals with specialized entrepreneurial skills, we empower freelancers and startups to thrive in the global marketplace.

Strategic Talent Nurturing

We turn raw resilience into professional excellence. Through intensive mentorship and tech-immersion, we nurture the skills needed to navigate and dominate today’s technology-driven global economy.

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Humanitarian & Social Impact

Through our Humanitarian Empowerment Foundation, we reinvest knowledge and resources into underserved communities. By supporting education and grassroots innovation, we ensure that opportunity reaches the next generation of entrepreneurs.