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. G

CIC’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.

The Director of Partnerships, Entrepreneurship and Investment at the Ashesi University Ghana Climate Innovation Center, ...
19/05/2026

The Director of Partnerships, Entrepreneurship and Investment at the Ashesi University Ghana Climate Innovation Center, Nabeel Adum-Atta, joined a panel discussion at the recently concluded Ghana Climate Week on the theme: “Dialogue to Action: Defining the Next Decade of Ghana’s Sustainability.”

Hosted by tribaverse, the event convened public policy leaders, investors, and early-stage climate-tech innovators to transform institutional dialogue into market-ready action.

The discussions highlighted that the future of sustainability in Africa is founder-led, asset-backed, and driven by excellence. Beyond conversations on the green economy, the event also focused on building the investment pipelines, governance structures, and strategic partnerships needed to scale sustainable innovation and impact.

Ashesi University British Council

15/05/2026

Confidence raises pigs at Royal Baobab Farms , using Indigenous Microorganism technology.

With SURGE grant support from Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada , delivered by Ashesi University's Ghana Climate Innovation Centre, she installed solar energy for night-time monitoring, converted waste to organic fertilizer, and is now breeding Ashanti Dwarf pigs for niche markets.

With the same SURGE program support Aisha introduced rain harvesting at her facility and introduced digitized patternmaking to eliminate waste at Christie Brown
Same donor. Same incubator. Different industries. The outcome? Women-led climate enterprises, scaling on their own terms.

Watch how Global Affairs Canada funds resilience.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSAuR7VzAdJa4cEm2PlcoRB4kERVTfs8d

13/05/2026

Pearl Esua-Mensah, Executive Director of the Ghana Climate Innovation Centre, shared at the Cohort 6 induction ceremony that SC Women in Tech continues to empower female entrepreneurs to build resilient, future ready businesses.

13/05/2026

Half of every undergraduate class at Ashesi is on scholarship. Today, Ashesi University's Global Giving Week begins, and we're asking our global community to support scholarships for the next class that joins Ashesi. We're 25% of the way to our goal of 500 donors — and we invite you to join in.

As we celebrate the Class of 2026 and the Master's in Mechatronic Engineering Class of 2025 graduating this year, your gift opens doors for other classes behind them.

Give today, then invite a friend to join you: ashe.si/givingweek

Standard Chartered Ghana and Ashesi University's Ghana Climate Innovation Centre have officially inducted Cohort 6 of t...
12/05/2026

Standard Chartered Ghana and Ashesi University's Ghana Climate Innovation Centre have officially inducted Cohort 6 of the Standard Chartered Foundation Women in Tech Accelerator, welcoming 10 outstanding women entrepreneurs from across Ghana, including a visually impaired founder, reaffirming the programme’s commitment to inclusion, innovation, and equal opportunity.

The induction event brought together ecosystem leaders, partners, alumni, and changemakers, with inspiring remarks from Mansa Nettey, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC, Pearl Esua-Mensah, Executive Director of the Ghana Climate Innovation Centre (GCIC), and guest speaker Clara Arthur, Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems Limited (GhIPSS).

Over the next six months, these entrepreneurs will receive mentorship, training, and access to strategic networks to help scale their businesses and deepen their impact.

Since its inception, the programme has supported 84 women-led businesses across Ghana and Cohort 6 is set to continue that legacy of transformation.

Read the full story and discover the women shaping the future of innovation in Ghana: https://bit.ly/4dBTXO8

You’re Invited - Expert Webinar on Protecting Green InnovationsHow do we ensure that Ghanaian green businesses can pro...
28/04/2026

You’re Invited - Expert Webinar on Protecting Green Innovations

How do we ensure that Ghanaian green businesses can protect and scale their innovations?
Across Africa, intellectual property (IP) uptake remains low,
limiting how far green enterprises can grow. Since 2014, patent applications from Africa have increased by only 0.1%, compared to nearly 10% in Asia. Many Ghanaian start-ups continue to face barriers such as high costs, complex processes, and limited advisory support.

To address this, the Africa Policy Research Institute (APRI), in partnership with the Strategic Youth Network for Development and the Ghana Climate Innovation Centre (GCIC), is hosting a timely expert webinar.

Topic: Protecting Green Innovations - The Relevance of Intellectual Property Rights for Ghanaian Green Enterprises
Date: 6 May 2026
Time: 14:00 GMT

Online Even thttps://forms.gle/vYctri4ohYvhMK9Q9

Speakers include:
• EPA Ghana – Mr. Joseph Baffoe
• KNUST IP Unit – Mrs. Eunice Adu Boahen
• GCIC – Mr. Nabeel Adum-Atta

Moderated by Dr. Serwah Prempeh (APRI)

Join the conversation as we explore practical solutions to strengthen Ghana’s innovation ecosystem and support green enterprise growth.

AfricaPolicyResearchInstitute (APRI) Strategic Youth Network for Development Environmental Protection Authority, Ghana Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technlogy Standard Chartered Ghana

23/04/2026

The conversation does not end on Earth Day, our commitment is everyday. We celebrate Ghana’s real climate heroes, small but powerful entrepreneurs driving change from the ground up.

Across the country, GCIC-supported innovators are transforming plastic waste into paving bricks, powering farms with solar energy, and equipping communities with the knowledge to adopt sustainable farming practices. Together, they show that climate action is already embedded in our everyday economy.

Sabina Djan of is one of 393 small businesses incubated by GCIC making an impact. Through greenhouse and irrigation farming systems, she produces fresh organic vegetables supplied to households, select malls, and supermarkets, while strengthening local food systems and community resilience.

No action is too small. No innovator is too young or too overlooked.

Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada

The Supporting the Green Economy of Ghana Project, funded by .affairs.canada , stands as a proven model for climate inno...
10/04/2026

The Supporting the Green Economy of Ghana Project, funded by .affairs.canada , stands as a proven model for climate innovation in Ghana.

More than an initiative, it is a blueprint for sustainable entrepreneurship and impact.

The project has undertaken three pillars of work:
(i) School of Sustainable Entrepreneurship;
(ii) Policy Alternative for a Green Economy (PAGE-Ghana); and
(iii) Storytelling and Communications for a Green Economy (STAGE-Ghana).
Explore the legacy of this strategic project.

Discover more: https://ghanacic.ashesi.edu.gh/about/
Contact us: [email protected]

Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada Midunu Ashesi University

31/03/2026

Food waste is a food security issue and a systems opportunity.

Globally, nearly 1 in 5 units of food goes to waste.
In Ghana, up to half of harvested food can be lost before it reaches consumers, costing farmers and families millions each year.

This , we’re spotlighting two GCIC alumni leading solutions.

and are rethinking how food is preserved, how farms connect to markets, and how loss is reduced, through climate-smart innovation.

And they’re part of something bigger.

GCIC has supported 159 climate-smart agric enterprises out of 393 green businesses that are driving innovation across sectors. Together, GCIC-supported businesses have served 39.1 million customers, expanding market access and reducing the risk of food going to waste.

Less waste. Stronger food systems.
A more food-secure future starts at the farm.

26/03/2026

- More scale​

- More structure​

- More impact​

Women in Tech Accelerator supports women founders
who are ready to write ​the next chapter with guidance from industry experts, want focused business ​acceleration, and financial support to grow sustainably.​

​Don’t miss out on this unique chance for your business. ​

​Apply now: https://scwomenintechgh.com/apply/​

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Standard Chartered Ghana GoGo Plus Village Capital

25/03/2026

Representatives from the High Commission of Canada in Ghana and the Ghana Climate Innovation Centre (GCIC) visited Kinky Matters to explore how the SURGE Project is helping Ghanaian entrepreneurs scale. The delegation included Ndeye Gnagna Ndoye, Second Secretary for Development and Sustainability, Global Affairs Canada; Djifa Ahado, Director of Development Programs for Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Nigeria, Global Affairs Canada; and Françoise Nduwimana, Head of Cooperation at the High Commission of Canada in Ghana.

Over the past five years, GCIC has partnered with Global Affairs Canada, incubating six cohorts and supporting 140 climate-focused businesses with training, mentorship, access to finance, and networking opportunities.

Founded by entrepreneur and actress Lydia Forson, Kinky Matters produces natural hair and skincare products rooted in Ghanaian heritage. Ms. Forson showcased her production line and new machines, funded through SURGE, which improve efficiency, consistency, and reduce the company’s carbon footprint. “This support lets us scale while celebrating Ghanaian heritage in every product,” she said.

Djifa Ahado of Global Affairs Canada observed “Businesses like Kinky Matters show how tradition and innovation build resilient, locally rooted enterprises.”

Learn more: ghanacic.ashesi.edu.gh/about

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