Could Ghana Become West Africa’s Startup Capital?
Ghana’s AfCFTA positioning gives entrepreneurs and investors confidence that it could become a launchpad for regional growth.
Entrepreneurship in Africa
Beyond the Big Four: The Decentralization of African Tech Funding
The first quarter of 2026 closed on a resilient note, with African tech start-ups securing over $700 million in funding, a year-on-year increase of more than 26% compared to Q1 2025.
KIC Opens Applications for 2026 AgriTech Challenge Pro Cohort
The AgriTech Challenge Pro is structured to provide practical incubation support for ambitious startups within the agribusiness ecosystem.
Mindset, Not Farming, Is the Real Challenge in Agriculture – Mamua Elali
In a thought-provoking piece on LinkedIn, Elali argues that many individuals in agriculture struggle not because farming is unprofitable, but because it is treated as routine labour rather than a structured business.
Most Farmers Are Not Poor – They’re Invisible – Gifty Manye Hodey
Gifty Hodey argues that avoiding formalisation does not protect farmers; it excludes them. While some farmers choose to remain informal, more structured agribusinesses are gaining access to larger buyers, investor funding, and export markets.
Tony Elumelu Foundation Empowers 3,200 Entrepreneurs
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the continent’s foremost philanthropy dedicated to empowering business leaders, has officially announced the selection of 3,200 young African entrepreneurs for its 2026 Entrepreneurship Programme.
IFC Opens Applications for SME Financing Facility
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a call for applications under its SME Financing Facility, offering grant and loan support to businesses.
Oyster Agribusiness Graduates from GCIC Programme
Oyster Agribusiness has completed the Cohort 11 Incubator Program of the Ghana Climate Innovation Center (GCIC), marking a significant milestone in its journey to scale climate-smart agribusiness solutions.