KASEDA drives enterprise growth, SME Skilling, and access to finance for small businesses across Katsina State.

Empowering SMEs for a Prosperous Katsina

Through training, funding, and mentorship programs designed for local impact.

Connecting Entrepreneurs to Opportunities

Supporting youth, women, and innovators to create jobs and grow sustainable businesses.

Building a Stronger SME Ecosystem

Empowering businesses with SME Digital tools and innovative solutions for competitive advantage.

Innovation and SME SME Digital Skilling

5,000+
SMEs Supported
₦2.5B
Funding Facilitated
15,000+
Jobs Created
200+
Training Programs

Welcome to KASEDA

The Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency (KASEDA) is committed to fostering a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem by providing capacity building, financial access, mentorship, and market linkages to small and medium-scale enterprises across Katsina State.

What We Do

Comprehensive support services designed to help your business thrive

Business Support

We offer advisory services, SME development support, mentorship, and access to business registration assistance.

Funding & Access

Through partnerships and initiatives, KASEDA links businesses with loans, grants, and investment opportunities.

Capacity Building

We organize entrepreneurship training, workshops, and SME Digital skills development programs to empower SMEs.

Our Key Programs

Empowering communities through targeted initiatives and comprehensive support

Transforming Nigerian Youth Program

Transforming Nigerian Youth Program

A joint initiative with the Enterprise Development Center to equip youth with entrepreneurial, digital, and management skills.

Youth aged 18-35
6 months
SME Finance Access Initiative

SME Finance Access Initiative

Providing financial access and facilitating low-interest credit for small businesses in Katsina State.

Registered SMEs
Ongoing
Women in Enterprise Program

Women in Enterprise Program

Empowering women-led businesses with capacity building, networking, and access to funding opportunities.

Women entrepreneurs
12 months
SME Digital Skills for Entrepreneurs

SME Digital Skills for Entrepreneurs

Helping SMEs adopt SME Digital tools and online presence to improve visibility and competitiveness.

All SMEs
3 months
Innovation Hub & Incubation

Innovation Hub & Incubation

Providing workspace, mentorship, and resources for startups and innovative business ideas.

Startups & Innovators
12 months
Export Promotion Program

Export Promotion Program

Supporting local businesses to access international markets and export opportunities.

Export-ready SMEs
Ongoing

Success Stories

Hear from entrepreneurs who have transformed their businesses with KASEDA's support

"KASEDA's Women in Enterprise program transformed my small tailoring business into a thriving fashion brand. The training and funding support were invaluable."

Amina Yusuf

Amina Yusuf

Amina's Fashion House

"The Innovation Hub provided the perfect environment to develop our tech startup. KASEDA's mentorship and resources were crucial to our success."

Ibrahim Musa

Ibrahim Musa

TechHub Katsina

"Through KASEDA's SME Finance Access Initiative, we secured funding to expand our agricultural cooperative and now employ over 50 people."

Fatima Abdullahi

Fatima Abdullahi

Green Farms Cooperative

News & Updates

Stay informed about the latest developments and success stories

Katsina SME Directory Launch
Launch
10/10/2025

Katsina SME Directory Launch

KASEDA unveils the Katsina SME Directory to connect entrepreneurs, promote growth, and drive innovation across the state.

KASEDA Partners with Enterprise Development Center
Partnership
9/28/2025

KASEDA Partners with Enterprise Development Center

KASEDA partners with EDC to train and support female entrepreneurs in business management and SME Digital innovation.

Youth Innovation Challenge Announced
Competition
9/12/2025

Youth Innovation Challenge Announced

A state-wide innovation competition to empower youth with creative enterprise solutions for local development.

Our Partners

Working together with leading organizations to empower SMEs across Katsina State

KATDICTEnterprise Development CenterSMEDANBank of Industry

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