Green Business Competitions for MSMEs

Programme Description

The Green Business Competitions for Micro, Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) is a strategic partnership between Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the Ghana Climate Innovation Centre (GCIC) as part of the implementation of the EUR 1. 2 million, GIZ Support to the Private and Financial Sector (PFS) programme. The programme is aimed at supporting green and greening MSMEs to scale their businesses through the adoption and deepening of sustainable, climate adaptative business models, forty percent of whom are female business owners.

This initiative is in line with Ghana’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). The focus is on mitigating climate change and using climate-friendly technologies for economic growth. The “Ghana Green Jobs Strategy” aims to create over one million jobs by 2030.

The program which runs from June 2024 to August 2025, will support MSMEs across five regions of Ghana – Greater Accra, Ashanti, Bono, Bono East, and Ahafo, for six (6) months, to scale their operations and fortify climate adaptation practices within their enterprises.

Program Objectives

The program seeks to equip 60 MSMEs in the Greater Accra, Ashanti, Bono, Bono East and Ahafo regions to become more active in green business areas, grow their existing green business model and scale their business.

Cohort 1

The first cohort of the programme consists of 30 businesses across agriculture, food processing and manufacturing industries. Details of the participating MSMEs are provided below.

Farm 360 Limited

Farm 360 excels in sustainable animal production, focusing on ﬁsh farming, poultry, and cattle. Notably, the company integrates the innovative use of black soldier ﬂy larvae to produce high-quality feed for its aquaculture operations. Additionally, Farm 360 employs an advanced natural water puriﬁcation system that recycles and puriﬁes used water for reuse.

Dorthnoch Limited

Dortnoch Limited is dedicated to producing high-quality, affordable gari through environmentally responsible methods. They ensure proper disposal of residual water from the production process, maintaining cleanliness and the health of their products. The company continually seeks to optimize its production processes, aiming to improve energy efficiency and resource utilization, further aligning with climate-friendly practices.

The Honey Palace

The Honey Place produces pure, additive-free honey in an eco-friendly manner. Their on-farm mini-processors boost farmers' income and farm productivity. They also plant trees on their land to support honey production and serve as carbon sinks, enhancing ecological sustainability.

Grow It Green

Grow It Green is a leading organic farm and production company, specializing in the cultivation of garlic, pepper, and turmeric which they export to various markets. They extend the shelf life of their produce through dehydration and are exploring renewable energy to power their operations.

Coniah Farms

Coniah is an organic farm which focuses on pigs, poultry, and coconut. The farm runs with little to no inorganic fertilizer over a more than 20-acre land size. Coniah seeks to enhance farm efﬁciency by introducing a water management system and adopting a reliable, sustainable power source independent of the often unreliable national grid.

Nguvu Global Limited

Nguvu specializes in producing natural and organic skincare and haircare items. Their formulations include shea butter sourced directly from female producers in Ghana's northern region. Offering their products in eco-friendly packaging, Nguvu aims to reclaim 50% of unsustainable materials through incentivized initiatives.

Wontesty Ventures

Wontesty Ventures specializes in producing and processing catﬁsh sustainably. They seek to penetrate the seafood market with high-quality, canned catﬁsh that are fresh, convenient, and versatile, offering a nutritious option for diverse culinary uses.

Romilla Farms

Romilla Farms, a prominent player in the aquaculture industry, focuses on ﬁsh farming, ﬁsh feed formulation, training, and ﬁsh breeding. Operating in an eco-friendly environment, they produce ﬁsh and distribute their ﬁsh formulation to local ﬁsh farmers in the community.

MorePlex Company Limited

MorePlex is dedicated to creating eco-friendly soap and skincare products utilizing potash derived from cocoa pod husks. These products are thoughtfully packaged in sustainable paper bags. By transforming organic waste from local communities into valuable resources, MorePlex does not only minimize waste but also supports local farming economies.

Ibanewel Farming Enterprise

Ibanewel specializes in the efficient treatment, management, and conversion of waste products into sustainable and commercial goods. They convert three waste biomass feedstocks—sawdust, rice straw, and rice husks— and use to cultivate mushrooms, produce charcoal briquettes as clean cooking fuel, and biochar as a substitute for inorganic fertilizers.

Bakpris Ventures

Bakpris Ventures specializes in the processing and packaging of premium-grade, pure palm and palm kernel oil. Employing sustainable and environmentally friendly production techniques, Bakpris actively discourages the practice of tree felling for ﬁrewood.

Ab Ovo Confectionery Limited

Ab Ovo roasts organic cocoa beans to craft artisanal chocolates from bean to bar, distributed to supermarkets and distributors. Additionally, they offer personalized chocolate creations for corporate entities and individuals to elevate special occasions. The company prioritizes eco-conscious packaging and shows promise in transitioning towards renewable energy sources as it expands.

Reusable Bags GH

Reusable Bags is a recycling company that converts plastic and old fabrics into durable bags. Collaborating with various organizations, they often provide these bags to students at subsidized prices. The company is committed to minimizing its environmental footprint by continuously exploring innovative methods to reduce waste.

Tech Era

Tech Era provides advanced water management systems that monitor usage for organizations and individuals, identifying discrepancies and promoting conservation. Their solar-powered equipment supports energy conservation efforts while ensuring accurate billing and close monitoring of water usage.

Skaffas Enterprise

Skaffas is a leading plastic recycling processor that converts waste plastics into raw materials for further plastic production. The company is planning to expand its operations to include transforming plastic waste into a wide range of ﬁnished products, such as bowls, chairs, ropes, among others.

Mus-Plastics

Mus-Plastics specializes in collecting and recycling waste plastics through a petroleum reﬁning process to produce economical fuels such as petrol, diesel, and gas. Their innovative approach plays a crucial role in mitigating plastic waste pollution across communities in Ghana

Mariseth Farms

Mariseth Farms operates an oil palm plantation in Bibiani, Western North, selling their produce to agricultural processing firms in Ghana, primarily in Tema. They are in the process of establishing a processing facility in the Bibiani area to process palm fruits sourced from local farmers in the region.

Wecac Company Limited

Wecac specializes in the production of charcoal briquettes, obtained from charcoal dust and waste materials. These briquettes are designed to burn longer and emit fewer pollutants than traditional wood charcoal. Their briquettes offer a cleaner cooking solution, producing less smoke and extending burn time.

Bioland Limited

Bioland Limited offers advanced water and wastewater treatment systems in collaboration with partners from Denmark, the USA, and Turkey. Their solutions purify wastewater for irrigation and recycling and ensure drinking water meets quality standards, thereby promoting sustainable water management.

Mushfam Limited

Mushfam transforms agricultural waste into the cultivation of organic mushrooms, catering to restaurants, eateries, canteens, and wholesale and retail distributors. They further diversify their products by converting mushrooms into chips, kebabs, and ﬂour. They also utilize by-products as organic manure for vegetable farming, creating a fully sustainable cycle.

Akooshi Crafts Limited

Akooshi produces eco-friendly craft products using recycled coconut shells, offering stylish and sustainable alternatives for packaging and home decor. Akooshi tackles plastic pollution by offering biodegradable packaging alternatives and provides eco-friendly home decor solutions.

Augusta Bakeries

Augusta Bakeries is a cashew nuts producing company that adds value to their ﬁnished products. Augusta Bakeries reﬁnes organic products into sustainable products for various purposes whiles providing employment opportunities. Processing the foods increases their shelf life which is relevant for climate change adaptation.

Eazzy Cuisine

Eazzy Cuisine is a natural spice-producing company. Their spices are crafted using natural ingredients, free from any additives or artificial enhancements. Eazzy Cuisine's processing of farm produce into organic spices indirectly contributes to climate change adaptation by extending the shelf life of agricultural products. By reducing post-harvest losses and minimizing food waste, the company helps ensure food security and resilience in the face of climate-related challenges.

Green Space

Green Space is a comprehensive provider for all vegetable gardening and nursery management needs, offering a wide array of inputs and services. The company specializes in cultivating organic vegetable gardens and nurseries within greenhouses, delivering an extensive selection of high-quality options to its customers.

JGrand Commodities

Juki Nuts is a cashew nut producing company that adds value to cashew nuts by incorporating ingredients such as salt, pepper, honey and more to make it more appealing and easier to consume on the go. They currently have 10 different products which are sold in Ghana and exported as well.

OASAL Limited

OASAL specializes in producing ethanol from agricultural waste, particularly cashew apple waste. This approach provides a sustainable and cost-effective alternative for Ghana's pharmaceutical, health service, alcoholic beverage, and cosmetic industries, as well as animal feed for aquaculture. OASAL’s production supports the economic stability of smallholder farmers in rural cashew-growing communities and also helps reduce Ghana's reliance on imported ethanol.

Vinolia Wealth Enterprise

Vinolia is a food processing ﬁrm specializing in cereals. Their products are packaged in environmentally friendly containers. Vinolia is dedicated to reﬁning its production processes to prioritize climate friendliness, focusing on energy and resource efﬁciency.

Okubis Farms

Okubis grows organic ginger, turmeric, and beans as cover crops to support tree crop cultivation such as cocoa, rubber, and cashew. Their approach preserves cocoa plantations, sustains livelihoods during off-season farming, and addresses industrial challenges such as obtaining quality ginger and turmeric for processing.