The GCIC Spotlight – Nasam Brand Enterprise
Solutions to climate change come is many surprising forms and the Ghana Climate Innovation Centre is proud to put the spotlight on NASAM Brand Enterprise has been a two-time cohort with the Ghana Climate Innovation Centre and the 2018 Winner of the NATIONAL BEST IMPROVED WOODSTOVE FOR HOUSEHOLD CHALLENGE, organized by SNV a Netherland Development […]
Incubating Climate Innovation 2022 In Pictures
On 15th June 2022, The Ghana Climate Innovation Centre organised Incubating Climate Innovation, an annual thought leadership symposium which brings to the fore the conversation on inclusive, sustainable economic development, gender, entrepreneurship, and support for Ghana’s Green Economy. Under this year’s theme, “Building the Green Economy in Ghana: The Role of Gender and Entrepreneurship”, the […]
Adopt innovative measures to build business resilience – Ruka Sanusi to Small and Growing Green Businesses
Executive Director of the Ghana Climate Change Innovation Center, Ruka Sanusi, has reiterated the importance of female entrepreneurs developing innovative measures to help build business resilience for small and growing businesses (SGB). She has, therefore, advocated for stringent measures aimed at addressing issues such as gender and cultural biases in entrepreneurship, access to business support, […]
GCIC’s Cohort 6 Women Entrepreneurs Transformation Programme (WETP)
Women’s multiple roles and responsibilities compete for their time and attention, often leading to stress, inner conflict, and guilt. GCIC’s annual Women Entrepreneurs Transformation Programme (WETP) is a series of workshops designed to support its women cohort as they juggle womanhood and entrepreneurship in the Ghanaian context. This year’s workshops began in April and have […]
GCIC Hosts ‘Mompreneurs’ Session for Women Business Leaders
As part of its commitment to support and amplify the voice and agency of women in the business sector, and further build the capacity for women entrepreneurs in the green economy, Ashesi University’s Ghana Climate Innovation Centre (GCIC) has organized a special session for ‘Mompreneurs’ – female business leaders in its business incubator who are […]
Over 120 Green Businesses attend GCIC’s 2022 National Green Business Roadshow
Ashesi University’s Ghana Climate Innovation Centre (GCIC) recently held two National Green Business Roadshows in the Western and Ashanti Regions. The roadshows were held under the theme of ‘GreenNovate’, with the notion of inspiring and motivating small and growing businesses to either start climate-smart innovative businesses or to deepen their operations and business strategies to […]
Canada commits $17.5 million to green entrepreneurship
The Canadian Government has announced funding support of 17.5 million Canadian dollars to Ghana’s green economy and green entrepreneurship. Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, Harjit Sajjan announced this at a reception held for him at Ashesi University’s Ghana Climate Innovation Centre (GCIC) in Accra. He […]
Call for Applications: Adaptation and Resilience Accelerator
The adaptation economy is booming! Are you running a start-up that is addressing the impacts of climate change, such as heatwaves, flooding, drought, storm surges, or sea-level rise? Then you can apply for the Adaptation & Resilience (A&R) Accelerator. This is a program in which you will receive extra support in building your business. Did you […]
GHANA CLIMATELAUNCHPAD 2021 WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Accra, 20th August 2021. Nael Fibre Accessories, WorldTech Consult, and Modcoal, are the winners of the ClimateLaunchpad national final competition in Ghana organized by the Ghana Climate Innovation Centre. The competition is supported by the Climate-KIC International Foundation and German Development Cooperation to accelerate climate tech solutions for a net-zero Africa. The winning teams will […]
