Since 2002, Center for Entrepreneurship (CFE) has developed a reputation for quality programming, innovative training and concrete results. Starting with a mission to accelerate entrepreneurship in Russia, CFE has:

• Trained hundreds of entrepreneurs who have created thousands of jobs.
• Created proprietary learning materials, conducted innovative networking events, and directed practical peer-to-peer exchanges.
• Helped launch and worked with a wide range of business and entrepreneurship organizations that have advanced economic reform efforts in the country.
• Started a nationwide professional academic association to create new curricula and enhance entrepreneurship education in universities.
• Partnered with international organizations and companies to provide recognition programs for Russian entrepreneurs, including sponsoring and supporting Ernst&Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year awards.
• Conducted policy forums to improve the climate for innovation by highlighting the factors that improve and inhibit a culture of entrepreneurship.
• Provided matching funding for new initiatives that allow CFE to work with new partners and expand the breadth and reach of our entrepreneurship development activities.
• Facilitated the work of many other important Russian and international organizations such as:
  • Junior Achievement Russia;
  • OPORA;
  • the Russian Microfinance Center Foundation;
  • the Entrepreneurs’ Organization;
  • the US Russia Business Council;
  • the Financial Services Volunteer Corps;
  • the Civilian Research and Development Foundation;
  • Harvard Business School;
  • the European Foundation for Entrepreneurship Research;
  • the Small Enterprise Assistance Fund;
  • the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia;
  • and the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

As a result, CFE has become a credible, respected and internationally recognized force for economic development, the advancement of opportunity, and community well-being through entrepreneurship.