Co-working is an arrangement where several workers from different companies share an office space. It allows cost savings and convenience through the use of common space, such as equipment, utilities, receptionist and custodial services, and in some cases, refreshments.
Co-working is a concept that has emerged from the tech space from hackers and developers trying to acquire a space to work just for a few days or hours. Even though it is a concept that has existed since 2005, the business of co-working spaces has grown significantly over the last decade.
It can also be a great place to meet and connect with different people from different lines of work which makes co-working spaces a great opportunity for networking.
Who Uses Co-Working Spaces?
The majority of the users for spaces are start-ups and freelancers. Start-ups prefer co-working spaces because of the flexible arrangements. Another big segment, freelancers, favor the arrangement because they prefer non-structural arrangements.
According to Co-working Resources, the number of co-working spaces worldwide is projected to reach over 40,000 in 2024. With the emergence of the “side hustle” and the rise of flexible and remote work options for many employees, it’s no surprise that co-working spaces are expected to pop up in more and more urban and suburban areas over the coming years.
Addis Ababa welcomed its first co-working space through Iceaddis in May 2011. And now, the city hosts several co-working spaces in different areas.
List of Co-Working Spaces Currently Operating in Addis Abeba
1, ACE Advisors
Located on the sixth floor of the KT 12 building, directly opposite the Ethio Telecom Excellence Academy, ACE advisors provide a comfortable co-working space equipped with refreshments.
The space offers daily, weekly, and Monthly desks with prices starting from 400 birr for daily uses and 14,200 per month with other extra weekend packages and after-hours.
2, iceaddis
ICEADDIS, The first co-working environment in the capital, Iceaddis provides a basic hot desk open Plan Seating’ at a rate of 280 birr for a day pass, 1200 birr for a 5-day pass, and 3,800 birr for a 20-day pass to the community of techies, entrepreneurs, investors, and creatives who share the workspace. The space is open 24/7 from Monday to Sunday.
The co-working space is also equipped with a kitchen and personal lockers with free refreshments available for users of the space.
3, WeVenture
weVenture is the first local Venture capital-backed incubator, where start-ups can have the opportunity to partner with investors with a passion. The space provides working space and also a private office depending on the project.
The space provides services starting from basic membership to premium-level membership all packages come with access to a kitchen and phone booth.
4, Adore Addis
Adore, located in Bole, Atlas next to the Desalegne Hotel, across the street from the European Union offices, space offers from standing desks to street-facing seats, terrace seating to couches, and everything in between. The space provides shared space with all the shared amenities including phone booths.
Adore spaces cost 563 birr for a day and 5685 birr for a month, The service includes access to traditional coffee every afternoon, High-speed WIFI, and a members-only terrace coffee bar (8 a.m.-5 p.m.)
5, Blue Space
blueSpace provides a full-service, fully-furnished facility to its members with access to WiFi, complimentary tea, coffee, and fruit-infused water.
Besides the office and workspace, blueSpace provides meeting and event facilities to cater to the growing business community.
At Blue Space, a day pass for a hot desk/ open plan for one person is 402 birr, a dedicated desk for a month is 4,600 birr and a monthly fee for a private office per desk is between 8,050 – 10,000 birr.
6, CoSpace
Located in the heart of Addis Ababa on Bole Road, CoSpace is a new workspace that provides workspace that boosts the productivity and well-being of professionals. With a daily price of 230 birr, weekly of 920 birr, and monthly of 2875 birr without taxes, CoSpace offers a shared workspace with coffee or tea twice a day.
The space is open from 8 AM to 7 PM from Monday to Friday and from 9 AM to 5 PM on Saturdays.
7, Nuna
Located on Leghar, Orda Building, 15th Floor, offers private offices, meeting rooms, and common areas to encourage collaboration and creativity. Nuna, which spans 1000 square meters, also provides its services to established businesses
Its plans are divided into four categories: Basic, Basic Plus, Incubation, and Virtual Office, with the minimum one costing $50 per person/month. Each plan offers different services and benefits, allowing individuals and businesses to choose the best plan that suits their needs.
The Urban Center offers a space with access to unlimited internet and basic office equipment such as a photocopier, scanner, and printer. The facility includes meeting rooms and a Library.
The Urban Center currently provides rooms for cooperative services and provide a space for events and meetings.
9, 1888 E.C
Founded in 2020 by Solomon Kassa (TV Personality, tech consultant, strategist, author, and public speaker), 1888EC is a unique & innovative startup studio.
1888EC also offers co-working desks and offices for daily, bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly usage. A day Pass for a desk at 1888 EC costs 5 dollars (280 birr) while a dedicated office costs 10.73 dollars (600 birr).
10, Kebena House
Five minutes walk you are in the woods. Kebena House is your nearest getaway to nature in Addis. Situated in Yeka mountains, with a breathtaking view of Addis.
Kebena provides a co-working desk with a dedicated desk for 300 birr per day with working hours of 8 AM-8 PM. Along with this, they also have a free cup of coffee or tea and water and offer free WiFi, print, copy, and scan, meeting and private rooms, and an on-site café.
This co-working space is the first government-operated, Which is located in the ICT park. The co-working space provides startups a comfortable working space and refreshments.
Primarily targeting post-early-stage startups, the center is set to initiate a call for applications, evaluating candidates based on the problems they aim to solve, their proposed solutions, business models, and team dynamics.
12, Regus
Regus is An International company providing working spaces in Ethiopia and the rest of the world. Regus offers packages from a basic hot desk to a co-working membership.
The price ranges from 55 USD per day to 700 USD monthly.
13, Hubbits
This co-working space provides Access to high-speed 4G WiFi, top-notch office amenities, and a supportive community and engages in dynamic events and workshops.
The space provides space for 250 birr per day to 3500 birr monthly including refreshments.
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