Who We Are
The Enset Innovation Institute (EII) is a U.S.-anchored nonprofit platform supporting the transformation of Enset as a climate-resilient, women-centered agricultural system in Ethiopia, with long-term relevance across the East African Highlands.
The Institute works to align research institutions, government strategies, enterprise development initiatives, and catalytic financing to unlock Enset’s potential as a scalable food security and economic development system.
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Mission
To elevate Enset from a subsistence crop into a scalable, inclusive, and climate-resilient food and economic system.
Vision
A future where Enset becomes a flagship African crop supporting food security, women’s enterprise development, and climate resilience.
Legal Status.
Enset Innovation Institute Inc. is a U.S.-incorporated nonprofit organization.
Application for recognition as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) is pending.
Executive Leadership
Co-Founder & President
Asratie Teferra brings more than 25 years of experience across international development, global health systems, nonprofit governance, and agricultural innovation. He founded the Enset Innovation Institute to advance Enset as a climate-resilient, women-centered agricultural enterprise system aligned with Ethiopia’s national Enset development strategy.
Senior Team Members
Africa Regional Director Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Senior Consultant Program Development Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Senior Consultant Program Development, US HQ
Co-founder and Assistant to the President, US HQ