Supporting Afghanistan's Digital Entrepreneurs
AHEAD is a startup and business acceleration which is initiated and funded by UNDP to Empower Afghan youth and women through digital innovation, training, and seed funding. We support startups in driving economic recovery, fostering growth, and creating sustainable solutions for Afghanistan’s future
Services
What We Provide
Professional Startup Support and Business Setup Consulting from Idea to Success!
Training and Development
Mentorship and Support
Product Development
Access to Financial Support
About Us
Brining Technology to Afghanistan's Business Ecosystem
We empower Afghan youth and women through innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation
We provide training, mentorship, funding, and networking opportunities to help aspiring entrepreneurs turn their ideas into impactful startups. Join us in building a brighter future for Afghanistan’s digital economy
Portfolio
Some of Supported Startups
We have successfully supported and launched 45 Businesses
Success Stories
Inspiring Journeys from AHEAD Participants
I came across a Facebook post about the AHEAD program and decided to take my chances by applying. Fortunately, I was accepted into the program! The day I received an email and a call from AHEAD, I was extremely happy. I told myself that this program was the starting point for making my dreams come true! With high energy, I actively engaged in the program.
Cyber Security Owner
Since I always strive to create new systems or at least similar ones that exist in the world, after the emergence of artificial intelligence, I considered multiple options in this regard. I thought about developing a Q&A system that would help the people of Afghanistan find answers to their questions more quickly or creating a text-to-speech system, which has become highly useful for audio and video content creators these days.
Afghan Text to Speech Owner
I named my startup NOOSH, meaning "to enjoy food." However, starting NOOSH was not without its challenges. Financial limitations and a lack of support made progress difficult. Then, I discovered the AHEAD program, which turned out to be the perfect opportunity. With AHEAD’s support, I am now ready to turn my vision into reality and bring NOOSH to life, solving a critical problem for people like me and transforming Afghanistan’s food industry.
Noosh Owner
I often struggled with finding enough time to shop for essential items. Even when I managed to make time, I faced issues like heavy traffic, not finding the products I needed, or wasting hours in crowded markets. At the same time, I noticed that small businesses also faced significant difficulties in attracting customers, often failing to grow despite their hard work. Countries that have embraced similar technologies and applications have experienced significant economic growth. Now it’s our turn to use this tool to make a profound change in our daily lives and economy. This app is not just a platform—it’s a step toward a brighter future.
NILSAD Owner
Recent Achievement
In this video, you’ll have an overview of the full process and meet some of the passionate entrepreneurs behind ventures, explore their bold ideas, and witness how AHEAD is shaping Afghanistan’s digital future with support of UNDP.
Partners
Our legal partners are those who enables us to implement the project successfully
