Empowering Africa's Creators
Transforming skills into sustainable enterprises across Africa.
ACEN is a Pan-African network empowering artisans, skilled professionals, startups, and craft entrepreneurs through entrepreneurship development, training, business support, advocacy, and enterprise growth.
What We Do
A complete ecosystem for craft entrepreneurs
We transform technical and vocational skills into sustainable businesses, leadership, and economic empowerment.
Skills Development
Technical and vocational training that builds practical competence and professionalism.
Entrepreneurship & Strategy
Business knowledge to start, manage, and grow sustainable enterprises.
Business Growth
Enterprise development, market access, and mentorship for scale.
Leadership Development
Workshops, conferences, and mentorship that build capable leaders.
Digital Transformation
Digital literacy, online business, and technology adoption.
Youth & Women Empowerment
Equal opportunity for youth, women, and marginalised groups.
Membership
Choose the membership that fits your journey
Open to artisans, TVET students, apprentices, startups, and established craft professionals across Africa.
Craft Student Member
For students, apprentices, and trainees building careers in the craft and TVET sector.
No registration fee
- ✦No registration fee
- ✦ACEN membership ID
- ✦Skills development programs
- ✦Skills training scholarship
- ✦Mentorship opportunities
- ✦Career guidance
Craft Startup Member
For emerging craft entrepreneurs building stable, competitive, and sustainable businesses.
One-time registration: GH₵30.00
- ✦One-time registration fee of GHS30
- ✦ACEN membership ID
- ✦Access to grants and funding initiatives
- ✦Access to startup funding
- ✦Government-accredited certification
- ✦Business coaching
Craft Professional Member
For seasoned artisans and craft entrepreneurs progressing into industry leaders.
One-time registration: GH₵50.00
- ✦One-time registration fee of GHS50
- ✦ACEN membership ID
- ✦Training for ACEN scholarship students
- ✦Funding for growth and expansion
- ✦Consultancy and management services
- ✦Business plan and strategy support
ACES Fund
Africa Craft Enterprise Support Fund
A financial empowerment initiative supporting artisans, startups, and craft entrepreneurs through business financing, enterprise support, and entrepreneurship development.
- ✦Startup business loans
- ✦Business expansion support
- ✦Equipment & tools financing
- ✦Enterprise credit facilities
- ✦Coaching & mentorship
- ✦Market access opportunities
"Supporting Skills. Building Sustainable Enterprises."
Events & Conferences
Upcoming events
06 Jul 2026
Accra Craft Trade Fair
Accra Craft Trade Fair brings together artisans, partners, and stakeholders from across Africa.
24 Jul 2026
ACEN Annual Craft Summit 2026
ACEN Annual Craft Summit 2026 brings together artisans, partners, and stakeholders from across Africa.
08 Aug 2026
Women in Craft Mentorship Day
Women in Craft Mentorship Day brings together artisans, partners, and stakeholders from across Africa.
How to join
Joining ACEN is simple
- 1
Complete the form
Fill in the membership registration form online.
- 2
Choose a category
Select Student, Startup, or Professional membership.
- 3
Submit documents
Provide the required information and supporting documents.
- 4
Pay the fee
Pay the applicable registration or subscription fee.
- 5
Get activated
Receive your membership confirmation and ACEN ID.
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