Since 2012, SPARK has been developing a culture of entrepreneurship in Libya because the economy is struggling to transition from an oil-revenue and public sector based economy, into one that encourages private sector growth. Today, Libya is ranked at the bottom of the ‘Ease of Doing Business’ index. Despite being faced with continuous political and economic instability, SPARK provides Libyan business-owners, particularly women, with access to capital, mentorship opportunities and training programmes to stimulate job creation and economic development.
Programmes in this location
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active programme
Green Forward
The southern Mediterranean neighbourhood faces significant challenges, including high unemployment rates, bureaucratic hurdles, and vulnerability to climate change. Traditional businesses…
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active programme
Libya Economic Acceleration Project (LEAP)
The Libya Economic Acceleration Project (LEAP) is a joint initiative by SPARK and Chemonics, financed by USAID, that contributes to…
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active programme
Libya Startup
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inactive programme
Local Employment in Africa for Development (LEAD)
By developing business ideas, providing training and coaching, and supporting access to finance, LEAD establishes new businesses in Libya, Tunisia…
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inactive programme
Tadamon
The Tadamon programme, supported by the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) aims to contribute to the immediate and medium-term efforts to…

“This programme helped us design long-term strategies”
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- Libya
- Services
- SME Coaching

“The seed funding will help us launch new projects for coding education”
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- Libya
- Services
- SME Coaching

“Now, we feel equipped with the strategic mindset of true business leaders”
- Location
- Libya
- Services
- SME Coaching

“The grant enabled us to create our website to offer mental health support online”
- Location
- Libya
- Services
- SME Coaching

“Every bit of support fuels our growth and empowers us to care for our patients even better!”
- Location
- Libya
Opening pathways to employment
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210Participated in business plan competitions
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448Youth trained
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26Offered Internship
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14New business created
News about Libya
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News
SPARK announces winners of Scale-up competition in Libya
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News
Green Forward: Key Insights from the Regional Launch Event on Green and Circular Economy
On 28 April 2025, SPARK participates in the Green Forward Regional Event in Amman, Jordan. The event is organised by…
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News
Seven winners in the first startup competition in Al-Bayda
SPARK have announced the winners of Silphium Labs’ startup competition. As the region’s first business incubator, Silphium Labs has become…