About
Our Story
Empowering young innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers with the skills, technology, and support to create solutions that transform communities and strengthen Africa’s future.
Our Journey of Impact
Together, We’re Making a Difference
Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) is a non-profit organization that invests in young entrepreneurs and small businesses. We empower entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into viable, self-sustaining businesses and we work alongside promising small businesses to help them scale and reach their full potential.
Each program is driven by local staff and private sector experts, resulting in a distinctive focus on commercial solutions and local knowledge. Our customized, best-in-class business support programs feature a mix of skills training, mentorship, and seed funding.
Kosmos Innovation Center is an independent organization, and its policies, operations, and program decisions are determined by its own Board of Directors and senior leadership team.
91+
Incubated Businesses
64,165+
Youth in Work
1,003
Startups created
What we focus on
Thematic focus areas
KIC is a youth leadership and entrepreneurship training center committed to increasing awareness of agricultural opportunities and the entrepreneurial benefits for young people — from high school students to medium-scale business owners.
- Youth Leadership & Entrepreneurship Development
- Innovative and Sustainable Agriculture Solutions
- Access to Productive Resources
- Gender & Inclusion
- Policy and Advocacy
Milestones
A decade of growth
2016
Kosmos Innovation Center is established by Kosmos Energy to invest in young Ghanaian entrepreneurs.
2018
KIC wins the prestigious P3 Impact Award.
2020
Incorporated as Kosmos Innovation Center LBG.
2021
KIC signs multi-year partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.
2022
Recognised at the Ghana Business Awards for “Excellence in Innovation and Technology of the Year” and named “NGO of the Year”.
2026
KIC celebrates 10 years of impacting young people through job creation.