Ghana Climate Innovation Center

Ghana Climate Innovation Center A green business incubator fostering sustainable enterprises in Ghana I An institute of

The Ghana Climate Innovation Centre (GCIC) is a pioneering business incubator and accelerator with a unique focus on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana’s ‘Green Economy’. The Centre is an institute of Ashesi University, one of Africa’s leading liberal arts universities with a mission to raise ethical, entrepreneurial leaders with the courage to transform the continent. GCIC’s work is at the nexus of private enterprise, climate change, economic development, and ecological prosperity. We support an exceptional set of transformational businesses and entrepreneurs who are pioneering adaptive and mitigating solutions for climate change issues in Ghana. Since the commencement of business incubation activities in June 2017, GCIC has supported 197 enterprises in Ghana’s small and growing business sector that have climate innovation in six key economic sectors, namely: climate-smart agriculture, solar power, energy efficiency, domestic waste management, greening and water management and purification. To date, these enterprises have performed admirably to, inter alia, scale their businesses, generating cumulative revenues of over US$8m, sequester 610,000 MTs of CO2 emissions, raised additional capital of over US$2.6m, created total employment of 3,850, and have served over 6 million customers served with green goods and services.

Five women-led businesses have been awarded a total of GH₵567,500 in grants to scale their technology-enabled solutions....
22/09/2026

Five women-led businesses have been awarded a total of GH₵567,500 in grants to scale their technology-enabled solutions.

They are:
Porducare Enterprise
SISI MARIE
Verte Tower
Edu3Dcationgh
Wadmet Enterprise

The grants were awarded at the Demo Day and Graduation ceremony for Cohort 6 of the Standard Chartered Foundation Women in Tech Accelerator, delivered by the Ghana Climate Innovation Centre at Ashesi University.

Guest of Honour Theresa Ayoade, CEO of Charterhouse Ghana, reflected on her own journey: "Vision is lonely at the beginning. It always is. Perseverance is not a strategy; it is survival. But you also need a platform that gives you the opportunity to grow. Whether it is a music awards stage or a business incubation programme, you cannot grow alone."

Ten women completed the programme. Five walked away with funding to grow.

Read the full story: https://ashe.si/4yRnr2l

Congratulations to our 5 SCWIT Winners!The ten businesses who pitched are Girls Farm Hub, Rising SheFarms Food, Kroms Or...
19/09/2026

Congratulations to our 5 SCWIT Winners!

The ten businesses who pitched are Girls Farm Hub, Rising SheFarms Food, Kroms Organics, Booksie, Sigil Best Enterprise and included SISI MARIE, Porducare Enterprise, Wadmet Enterprise, Edu3Dcationgh, Verte Tower who received grants of GH₵567,500 to support the growth and scaling of their businesses.

The Cohort 6 Pitch Day and Graduation marks another milestone in the Standard Chartered Foundation Women in Tech programme’s journey of turning the vision and ambition of women entrepreneurs into businesses, solutions and measurable impact.

AshesiUniversity

IT’S TODAY!The wait is over.Today, the women of SCWIT Cohort 6 take the stage to pitch their businesses, share their jou...
17/09/2026

IT’S TODAY!

The wait is over.

Today, the women of SCWIT Cohort 6 take the stage to pitch their businesses, share their journeys and celebrate the growth they’ve achieved through the programme.

Today, we celebrate women building the future through technology.

We are honoured to announce Theresa Ayoade, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Charterhouse Ghana s, as our Gues...
17/09/2026

We are honoured to announce Theresa Ayoade, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Charterhouse Ghana s, as our Guest of Honour for the Cohort 6 Graduation Ceremony of the Standard Chartered Foundation Women in Tech: Ghana programme.

As a pioneering force in Ghana’s creative industry, Theresa’s journey of building one of Africa’s leading creative agencies mirrors the very resilience and innovation we celebrate in our graduating entrepreneurs. Her legacy of building platforms that elevate African talent is the perfect reflection of what these ten women have done - built solutions that elevate their communities.

1 DAY TO GO! The next chapter begins.Tomorrow, the women of SCWIT Cohort 6 step into the spotlight to pitch their busine...
16/09/2026

1 DAY TO GO!

The next chapter begins.

Tomorrow, the women of SCWIT Cohort 6 step into the spotlight to pitch their businesses, share their journeys and showcase what they’ve built.

One day until Pitch Day & Graduation. The stage is set. The future is ready.

Learn more: https://scwomenintechgh.com/

2 DAYS TO GO! Two days until we celebrate the journey, growth and impact of the women entrepreneurs of SCWIT Cohort 6.Si...
15/09/2026

2 DAYS TO GO!

Two days until we celebrate the journey, growth and impact of the women entrepreneurs of SCWIT Cohort 6.

Since 2020, the programme has supported 83 women-led businesses, reaching 31,231 customers, creating 166 jobs and providing $210,000 in grants. Together, these businesses have generated GH¢3.9M in cumulative revenue.

Now, it’s time to showcase what they’ve built. Swipe to see the impact this programme has gannered in the past 6 years!

2 days to Pitch Day & Graduation!

Learn more about the SCWIT programme: https://www.scwomenintechgh.com/

14/09/2026

From vision to action.

The Women’s Agribusiness Incubation Programme is officially underway, bringing together 32 women-led cashew businesses to move beyond raw trading into processing, packaging and value creation.

With the support of Ghana Private Sector Competitiveness Program II , Embassy of Switzerland in Ghana, Benin and Togo, Ashesi University, RDF GHANA LBG and First National Bank GH, we’re building stronger businesses, creating opportunities and advancing a more inclusive and sustainable cashew value chain.

Watch highlights from the launch and join us on this journey.

Watch Full video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/RVTjXfCr-pI

The women behind the businesses. The ideas behind the impact.Women are building technology-enabled businesses that are s...
12/09/2026

The women behind the businesses. The ideas behind the impact.

Women are building technology-enabled businesses that are solving real problems, creating jobs and opening new opportunities.

Through the Standard Chartered Ghana Women in Tech (SCWIT) Programme, these women entrepreneurs have strengthened their businesses with the tools, knowledge, networks and support needed to take their ideas further.
Now, they are ready to take the next step.

Meet the women of SCWIT Cohort 6, entrepreneurs building, innovating and creating new possibilities through technology.

As we celebrate their journey and the businesses they are building, stay tuned as we look towards the SCWIT 6 Pitch Day and Graduation.

Porducare Enterprise Boamah Victoria Afedu-Annan AGYEMAN-DUAH Akoto Adomako-Opoku Booksie Rising SheFarms Food Edu3Dcationgh

Village Capital

She grows. She processes. She leads. Ghana's cashew value chain is being redefined by 32 women-led businesses in the Wom...
11/09/2026

She grows. She processes. She leads.

Ghana's cashew value chain is being redefined by 32 women-led businesses in the Women's Agribusiness Incubation Programme moving beyond raw trading into processing, packaging, and profitable enterprise.

At the official launch, GCIC Executive Director Pearl Esua-Mensah set the tone: "Be bold. Be resilient. Be ethical. Show up and do the work." Her words captured exactly what this programme delivers, training, mentorship, and market access that turn small enterprises into thriving, competitive businesses.

The Embassy of Switzerland in Ghana, Benin and Togo and SECO (represented by Mrs. Janine Walz), and government officials representing the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment and the Office Of The Minister Of State For Climate Change And Sustainability all reaffirmed their commitment to jobs, to skills, and to sustainable, climate-smart growth across the value chain.

And beyond today's entrepreneurs, the programme is building tomorrow's too, with a dedicated employability track for 100 National Service Scheme personnel, proof that the future of agribusiness in Ghana is female, young, and unstoppable.

None of this happens alone. Ghana Private Sector Competitiveness Program II , SECO, Ashesi University, RDF GHANA LBG, and First National Bank GH have come together around one goal: women in agribusiness who don't just participate, they innovate, employ, and export.

Discover the full story behind the Women's Agribusiness Incubation Programme and how it's transforming Ghana's cashew sector: https://ashe.si/46eRbtQ!

YOUR FUTURE IN CASHEW STARTS HERE!Graduated and wondering, “What’s next?” Here’s an opportunity to turn your skills into...
18/08/2026

YOUR FUTURE IN CASHEW STARTS HERE!

Graduated and wondering, “What’s next?” Here’s an opportunity to turn your skills into a career, or even your own business.

The Cashew Processing Value Chain Programme for Graduates is designed for female tertiary graduates who want to build practical skills, connect with industry, and explore opportunities in Ghana’s growing cashew processing sector.

Here’s what’s waiting for you:

Job Access – Connect with established businesses in the cashew processing sector
Skills Development – Gain practical, employable skills for long-term careers
Expert Mentorship – Receive one-on-one coaching from industry leaders
Entrepreneurship Support – Launch and grow your own cashew business

Whether you’re looking to get hired, build expertise or become an entrepreneur, this could be your next step.

Application Deadline: 27 August 2026

Apply now: https://ashe.si/3Tuu639

This project is funded by the Swiss Government, through the Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO, and jointly implemented by the Ghana Private Sector Competitiveness Program II (GPSCPII) and Ashesi University’s Ghana Climate Innovation Center (GCIC), with First National Bank GH and RDF GHANA LBG. serving as financial institution partners.

Address

198 Osu Badu Street
Accra

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 05:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 05:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 05:00
Thursday 08:00 - 05:00
Friday 08:00 - 05:00

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Ghana Climate Innovation Center posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Ghana Climate Innovation Center:

Shortcuts

Share

Category