Engr. Bejai Nerash

Engineer Bejai Naiker Nerash

Chairman, Bejai Industries
Industrial Innovator | Entrepreneur | Visionary Leader

Engineer Bejai Naiker is a prominent figure in Ethiopia’s industrial innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. With over 15 years of transformative impact across the manufacturing, energy, and agriculture sectors, he is renowned for pioneering technological solutions and bold leadership that continue to shape the country’s industrial future.

Key Professional Milestones

Founder & CEO – Bejai Ethio Industrial and Engineering Solutions

Founded in 2001, the company has grown under his leadership into a trailblazing provider of industrial solutions across Ethiopia. Key achievements include:

• Successfully executed over 120 major projects, notably:

  • 87+ animal feed processing plants, positively impacting over 5 million people.

  • Development of fiber extraction machines for banana-producing regions such as Gurage, Welayita, and Hadiya.

• A diverse client base, including NGOs, farmer cooperatives, banks, government agencies, private investors, and universities.

Strategic Collaborations & Regional Impact

Dangote Industries Collaboration

• Oversaw mechanical installations and the alternative fuel feeding plant project at Dangote Cement, supporting carbon emission reduction initiatives.

Ethiopia–Burkina Faso Cooperation

• Facilitated official visits of Burkina Faso delegates to Ethiopian manufacturing sites.

• Organized a reciprocal mission to Burkina Faso to explore industrial partnerships.

• Signed an MOU with the Burkinabe government for:

  • Manufacturing and installation of multifunctional machines.

  • Youth training programs on industrial operations.

• Appeared alongside President Ibrahim Traoré on Burkina Faso’s national broadcaster (RTB), emphasizing joint efforts in industrial advancement.

Industry Events & Exhibitions

Ethio Tamirt Expo

• 2023 & 2024: Showcased innovations in smart agriculture, custom industrial machines, and sustainable energy at Ethiopia’s premier industrial expo.

Youth Empowerment & Capacity Building

• Summer training programs for over 100 students (Grades 8–12), including students with hearing disabilities.

• Technical and entrepreneurial training for 50+ unemployed youth covering:

  • 3D design, AI programming, and machine assembly.

  • Personal development and startup basics.

• Partnership with the Development Bank of Ethiopia (DBE):

  • Trained 126,000+ individuals in technical and entrepreneurial skills.

• Entrepreneurship support via Facebook:

  • Awarded grants (₦100,000–₦1,000,000 birr) to 21 outstanding innovators.

  • Shared 100+ business ideas, sparking creativity and startup culture.

Leadership & Mentorship Engagements

• SHE CAN! Pitch Competition (U.S. Embassy): Judge and speaker, mentoring 45 recent female graduates.

• Strategic Business Leadership Session (U.S. Embassy): Speaker, sharing frameworks for entrepreneurial success.

• Virtual Seminar – Bahir Dar University: Delivered insights on entrepreneurial mindset and leadership.

• Abbamela Consult & TVET Institute: Guest trainer and speaker to 2,000+ graduates; event broadcasted nationally.

• Zelela & Dawit Dreams: Spoke on business environment and youth empowerment.

• ET Care: Supported youth-focused entrepreneurial programs.

• Mentorship Programs: Empowered former employees to become successful independent machine component suppliers.

Innovations & Technological Breakthroughs

Smart Agriculture

• Created tools for soil analysis, seed identification, and fruit preservation.

• Products like the Farm Rover and Balen Sprinkler featured at the 2024 Science Museum Exhibition.

Recycling & Renewable Energy

• Developed machines to transform Prosopis Juliflora (an invasive weed) into alternative energy sources for cement production.

Custom Industrial Machinery

• Designed and delivered locally manufactured machines, significantly reducing reliance on costly imports and preserving foreign currency.

Engineer Bejai Naiker Nerash

• Has completed over 50 landmark projects, earning widespread recognition and testimonials across Ethiopia and beyond.

• Continues to inspire the next generation through innovation, mentorship, and a steadfast commitment to national development.