wencham.org · Established Globally

The global chamber connecting
entrepreneurs across borders

WenCHAM connects entrepreneurs worldwide to develop stronger businesses, build trusted international partnerships and contribute to economic progress.

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About

What is WenCHAM?

Entrepreneurs exist everywhere.
But qualified, connected and institutionally recognised entrepreneurs remain rare.

The World Chamber of Entrepreneurs for Economic Development (WenCHAM) is a global platform designed to strengthen entrepreneurs through international collaboration, leadership development and global connections.

WenCHAM connects entrepreneurs across borders so they can access opportunities, partnerships and knowledge beyond their local ecosystems.

Stronger entrepreneurs create stronger economies.

15+ Active Countries
4 Continents
1 Global Community
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Our Model

The WenCHAM Model

WenCHAM strengthens entrepreneurs through three complementary pillars.

01

Developing Qualified Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurship requires structured capability. WenCHAM initiatives help entrepreneurs strengthen leadership, communication, business structuring and decision-making.

  • Startup Studio Sessions
  • Venture Viability Bootcamps
  • SME & Consulting Labs
  • Reverse Mentoring Circles
  • Entrepreneur Wellness Series
02

Access to a Global Entrepreneurial Network

WenCHAM connects entrepreneurs across multiple countries to create real international opportunities.

  • Cross-border partnerships
  • International collaboration
  • Exposure to new markets
  • Trusted entrepreneurial relationships
03

Promoting Entrepreneurial Diplomacy

Entrepreneurs play a vital role in economic development. WenCHAM promotes dialogue between entrepreneurs, institutions and economic ecosystems.

  • Entrepreneur policy roundtables
  • Global advocacy initiatives
  • Economic voice reports
Events

Global Entrepreneur Events

WenCHAM hosts monthly global online events bringing together entrepreneurs from across its international community.

Meet entrepreneurs from multiple countries

Real connections with peers from diverse markets and backgrounds

Discover collaboration opportunities

Identify partnerships, client relationships and joint ventures across borders

Exchange business insights

Learn from entrepreneurs navigating different economic environments

Build cross-border partnerships

Participate immediately upon joining as a WenCHAM member

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Global Network

A Growing Global Community

WenCHAM is currently active in more than 15 countries across Africa, Europe, Asia and the Americas.

Entrepreneurs join WenCHAM to access international relationships that support growth, collaboration and opportunity.

The organisation continues to expand through national chapters led by entrepreneurial leaders committed to strengthening their local ecosystems.

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Active Regions

Africa
Europe
Asia
Americas

Active in 15+ countries · Expanding globally

Member Countries — Active & Expanding

Algeria flagAlgeria
Bahrain flagBahrain
Benin flagBenin
Bolivia flagBolivia
Brazil flagBrazil
Cameroon flagCameroon
Côte d’Ivoire flagCôte d’Ivoire
France flagFrance
Haiti flagHaiti
India flagIndia
Jamaica flagJamaica
Malaysia flagMalaysia
Morocco flagMorocco
Namibia flagNamibia
Nigeria flagNigeria
Panama flagPanama
Sao Tome & Principe flagSao Tome & Principe
Senegal flagSenegal
Singapore flagSingapore
South Africa flagSouth Africa
St Vincent and the Grenadines flagSt Vincent and the Grenadines
Togo flagTogo
Tunisia flagTunisia
Turkiye flagTurkiye
Uganda flagUganda
UK flagUK
Zambia flagZambia
Zimbabwe flagZimbabwe
Activities

Global Activities

WenCHAM events bring together entrepreneurs from across its international community for learning, exchange and collaboration.

Global Members Connect
Entrepreneurs from 16 countries joined WenCHAM's international exchange session.
Startup Studio Session
Collaborative workshop connecting founders and students from multiple nationalities.
Entrepreneur Roundtable
Dialogue between entrepreneurs and ecosystem leaders.
Membership

Join WenCHAM

WenCHAM membership connects entrepreneurs to a trusted international network designed to accelerate collaboration and opportunity.

Members join a growing community of entrepreneurs, founders and business leaders across multiple countries.

Membership is open to entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs worldwide.

Annual investment

€100

Per year · All benefits included

€ 100 / year
  • Access to monthly global entrepreneur events
  • Opportunities to meet clients, partners and suppliers internationally
  • Participation in local national chapter initiatives
  • Connection to a structured international entrepreneurial network
  • €200 credit within the WBAF Financial Inclusion ecosystem
Become a Member

Secure registration via WBAF platform · Open to all nationalities

Founding National Presidents

Launch WenCHAM in Your Country

WenCHAM is expanding its global community and invites entrepreneurial leaders to establish national chapters.

Founding National Presidents help build entrepreneurial communities, connect local entrepreneurs to global opportunities and contribute to economic development.

  • 1 Building a national entrepreneurial community
  • 2 Connecting members to international opportunities
  • 3 Organising initiatives aligned with the WenCHAM pillars
  • 4 Representing entrepreneurs within national ecosystems
Become a Founding Leader

Are you ready to lead WenCHAM in your country?

WenCHAM national chapters are being established across Africa, Europe, Asia and the Americas. Join the founding generation of WenCHAM national leaders.

Apply to Become a Founding National President

Applications reviewed by the WenCHAM Global Leadership Team

Leadership

Global Leadership

WenCHAM is led by internationally recognised figures with decades of experience in entrepreneurship, investment and global organisational leadership.

Founding Global President
Baybars Altuntas
Executive Chairman, World Business Angels Investment Forum

Internationally recognised for his work supporting entrepreneurship and financial inclusion, Baybars Altuntas is the founding force behind WenCHAM and the driving vision connecting entrepreneurs across borders. As Chairman of the World Business Angels Investment Forum — a G20 affiliated partner — he brings institutional credibility and a proven global network to WenCHAM's mission.

Director General
Kevin Hin
International Executive · Former Secretary General, Junior Chamber International

With more than two decades of experience in global business expansion and leadership development, Kevin Hin brings deep institutional expertise to WenCHAM's operations. His background as Secretary General of Junior Chamber International gives WenCHAM direct experience building and scaling entrepreneurial organisations across multiple continents.

Institutional Partners & Affiliations

Take Action

Ready to join the global community of entrepreneurs?

Become a WenCHAM member or lead the launch of a national chapter in your country.

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