Frequently asked questions

It is a Center that invests and supports young entrepreneurs and small businesses with viable ideas in the agriculture sector to thrive. KIC provides entrepreneurs with leadership training, mentorship and network of support, as well as potential access to seed funding from KIC or other entities willing to invest in start-ups. For more information on the Kosmos Innovation Center, please visit www.kicghana.org

The Business Booster is a 5-month growth and acceleration program targeted at Ghanaian owned Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs and Farmer Based Organizations). This program component seeks to strengthen and spur the growth of existing MSMEs in agriculture and agriculture adjacent sectors in Ghana that have demonstrated potential and are ready to scale. This year, the program aims to target more entrepreneurs than previous years, by targeting in addition, Farmer Based Organisations including Associations and Cooperatives. In sum, the Booster is an Investor readiness program. Additionally, there are two application pathways. One for women-owned small enterprises and Farmer-Based Organizations and another application pathway for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).orgi

The support will include improvements in your business operations, and investor readiness through intensive business development support and coaching, investor readiness courses as well as facilitation of business relationships and providing of networking opportunities.

Yes the application is open to businesses in all sixteen regions of Ghana.

The Business Booster program will admit agri-MSMEs that have the potential to scale and are not more than 3 years in existence. These businesses include agro-processors, agribusinesses, aggregators, nucleus farmers, and agriculture service providers.

The determining date for when the business has been in existence is the date of business registration or incorporation.

Capacity building sessions will be conducted through Bootcamps to be organized backed by some virtual sessions throughout the duration of the program.

During the Bootcamp, each business will be required to be represented by the business owner and another key staff member who is in a decision-making capacity within the organization. The virtual sessions are open to every employee deemed fit to participate.

KIC will leverage its partnerships with corporate bodies and institutions such as the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MOTI)/ Ghana Enterprise Agency to support and build the capacity of agri-MSMEs.

It is expected that each region will hold its Bootcamp at an agreed location. The virtual sessions will be done to introduce a masterclass on relevant topics.

KIC would not provide direct financial support, however the intervention/ activities of the booster program is expected to make the business investor ready.

All trainings will be free, but KIC would not cover transport to training centers, this cost must be borne by the individuals (trainees).

The Business Booster is targeting agro-processors, agribusinesses, aggregators, nucleus farmers, agriculture service providers, as well as other Farmer Based Associations and Cooperatives.

Contact the Center via info@kicghana.org or +233.302.740.888/0265425701

Our address is: # 77 Nii Nortei Nyanchi Street, Dzorwulu – Airport West, Accra

Website: www.kicghana.org

It is a Center that invests and supports young entrepreneurs and small businesses with viable ideas in the agriculture sector to thrive. KIC provides entrepreneurs with leadership training, mentorship and network of support, as well as potential access to seed funding from KIC or other entities willing to invest in start-ups. The entire entrepreneurship support is embedded in the AgriTech Challenge which is divided into the Classic and Pro programs. For more information on the Kosmos Innovation Center, please visit www.kicghana.org

The Kosmos Innovation Center was established in March 2016 by Kosmos Energy as their Corporate Social Investment Program. The Center has grown to become an independent Foundation with a fully established structure, operating independently.

KIC AgriTech Challenge Classic is a 7-month program that identifies young people who are interested in setting up a business and provides them with a system of training, workshops, and support to develop their business ideas. The program uses coaching and market research tours to encourage participants to take a fresh look at the agriculture value chain and identify new areas with potential business opportunities.

KIC AgriTech Challenge Pro is a 5-month acceleration program aimed at equipping existing early-stage teams or AgriTech startups with the right tools, funding, and support to bring their business ideas or products to market and prepare them to scale. Half of the startups and business teams that enter the AgriTech Challenge Pro would be from the AgriTech Challenge Classic.

Students and graduates from tertiary institutions are the targets of the AgriTech Challenge Pro. Participants should be between 18 to 35 years of age. Female participation is highly encouraged.

Smallholder farmers form a greater chunk of the indirect beneficiaries of this KIC program.

Interested applicants/startups should apply through https://bit.ly/2025KICPro. The deadline for submission of applications is close of business on Friday 1st November, 2024. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted. Applicants can visit the website: https://kicghana.org/ or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KosmosInnovationCenterGhana to learn more about KIC.

Each AgriTechie team that enters the Pro

• Must be building or working on an innovative or commercial business solution
• Must have a Minimum Viable Product (demonstrated, visual, etc).
• Should not have more than four (4) founders – the team must have co-founders who have decision making power with the team or business, with clear roles and responsibilities.
• Should not be registered or operational for more than 3 years.

The trainings would mostly be virtual, aside orientation and pitch periods. There would be several coaching and business review sessions organized by the universities who are KIC partners on the Pro.

The 2025 Pro trainings would mostly be virtual, organized on Zoom. The physical training sessions would be hosted by the KIC Hub in Accra.

The capacity building sessions (trainings) would be facilitated by various experts, lecturers and professionals. The business review sessions would be facilitated by the various lecturers at the academic institutions as well as relevant subject matter experts, and other resource personnel.

The virtual trainings would be organized in the late afternoons.
The physical trainings would be organized for a number of days at a time with adequate notice served to all the trainees/entrepreneurs.
The business review sessions would be organized based on times that work for the lecturers and the respective teams.

KIC would provide funding to teams formed in the AgriTech Challenge Pro to work on building traction.
Winning teams would be awarded seed funding at the end of the Pro as they enter the KIC Incubation program.

All trainings will be free but KIC would not cover transport to training rooms, this cost must be borne by the individuals (trainees).

The Pro focuses on the agricultural value chain – from farm to fork as well as disposal and recycling of agricultural waste. All business ideas that are worked on through the Pro by the teams that have been formed must touch the agriculture value chain.

The winners are announced at the end of the AgriTech Challenge Pro, which follows the Classic. Winning startups would receive up to $50,000 in seed funding (grant).

Contact the Center via info@kicghana.org or +233559692863

Our address is: # 77 Nii Nortei Nyanchi Street, Dzorwulu – Airport West, Accra

Website: www.kicghana.org

The AIA Conference is a 2-day forum that brings together key decision-makers, industry experts, professionals, and stakeholders to discuss agricultural innovation, youth employment, and food security in Africa. The event is organised by KIC in collaboration with event partners and sponsors such as Kosmos Energy, IDH, ITC among others.

The AIA Conference will be held on August 17th-18th, 2023, at University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Ghana, at the Main Auditorium.

The main theme for the annual conference: Empowering youth start-ups and Agri-MSMEs in Africa: Advancing food security through innovation and collaboration. The sub theme for this year’s maiden edition is: Connecting the value chain.

The conference is open to professionals, industry stakeholders, policy makers, researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, and individuals, including students interested in agricultural innovation and development in Africa.

To register for the AIA Conference, please fill out the registration form on the event website.

The event is free and open to the public, however there are limited seats available. Participant registration is therefore required.

Yes, we welcome presentation proposals and session ideas. Please indicate your interest to be a speaker at the event, on the registration form on the event webpage www.aiaconference.org, and our event team will contact you.

We have diverse speakers on selected topics. Please visit the event website www.aiaconference.org for more information, and also if you would like to be a speaker for any of the sessions.

AIA conference is being sponsored by KIC and its partners. Please find out more on the event webpage www.aiaconference.org

To become a sponsor or exhibitor, please fill out the sponsorship or exhibitor form on the event website or indicate your interest on the registration form. Our team will provide you with further details and options.

If you have any additional questions or need further assistance, please contact us at info@aiaconference.org

KIC Agribusiness Programs (AgriBiz Build Up, Women’s AgriBiz Elevate and AgriBiz Sprint) have been designed to address some of the challenges facing the agriculture sector in northern Ghana. The Agribusiness programs are being supported by the USAID funded Feed the Future Ghana Market Systems and Resilience Activity. Visit KIC website for more details https://kicghana.org/programs/about-kic-agribusiness-build-up/

At KIC, we are committed to developing young entrepreneurs across the country, through different program portfolios. Other KIC Programs are available for entrepreneurs across all regions. Kindly visit the KIC programs page https://kicghana.org/programs/ for more information.

Specifically, the AgriBiz Program is designed for the USAID zones of influence in the northern regions, namely:

• Northern Region districts (Yendi, Gushegu, Karaga, Mion, Sagnarigu, Nanton),
• North-East Region districts (Mamprugu Moagduri, East Mamprusi),
• Upper West Region districts (Nadowli Kaleo, Wa East, Daffiama Bussie Issa, Sissala East, Sissala West) and
• Upper East Region districts (Tempane, Garu, Bawku Municipal, Bawku West)

The program has been designed to address some of the challenges facing the agriculture sector in northern Ghana and is being supported by the USAID funded Feed the Future Ghana Market Systems and Resilience Activity.

Visit the program page on KIC’s website for more information https://kicghana.org/programs/about-kic-agribusiness-build-up/

The program is designed to support youth in the informal sector by harnessing their potential and innovation to ensure they have equal opportunities as youth in the formal sector. Although the program is originally designed for the informal sector, it is also open to young people in the formal sector. One key interest area of this program is to ensure inclusion and active participation of vulnerable youth and marginalized groups.

Trainings will take the form of virtual and in person sessions. The program will use coaching and research to encourage participants to take to examine their enterprises and identify innovative ways of growing and doing business while tapping into existing opportunities for expansion and growth.

Through the various training, coaching and mentoring, the program will deepen your understanding of your business, analyze the available market opportunities for your business and provide you with skills to be investor-ready. The program presents an opportunity to pitch your business ideas to various investors, financial institution who are willing to offer affordable credit facilities to business and possible investor partners.

KIC and its partners are responsible for the training and tuition fees, and meals during training. Business will bear the cost of transportation to training venue and for internet connectivity to join online session.

Applications links are shared on KIC social media pages for respective AgriBiz Programmes that are running. Applications are currently open for the AgriBiz Sprint. Follow the enclosed link bit.ly/2024KICAgriBizSprint to access the application.

To learn more about all the KIC AgriBiz Programs, kindly visit the dedicated program page: https://kicghana.org/programs/about-kic-agribusiness-build-up/

The School Farm Competition (SFC), started as an initiative of Blue Skies Foundation, to create awareness about agriculture among young people and create a pipeline of talent within the agricultural sector with focus in three regions in the south. In 2022, through KIC’s partnership with Mastercard Foundation, KIC partnered with Blue Skies Foundation to scale up the programme and to reach more schools nationwide. In February 2024, KIC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Blue Skies Foundation (BSF) to transfer the governance and implementation of the School Farm Competition to KIC.

The program is open to all schools within the 16 regions of Ghana. To register your school for this year’s competition, kindly access the link here School Farm Competition – Kosmos Innovation Center (kicghana.org)

The Application should be from an official representative of the school such as the Head Teacher or a staff member designated by the Head Teacher to apply on behalf of the school. An alumni may not directly apply. They can however inform the school to apply.

The SFC now covers more than 500 junior high and senior high schools across 16 regions with more than 50,000 young students benefitting as of end of 2024.

The participating school should have a dedicated land for the School Farm, must have teaching staff allocated to supervise the children, and must also agree to adhere to all the safety, safeguarding, and program reporting procedures involved in the program implementation. For more information about the requirements, please visit https://kicghana.org/school-farm-competition/

The School Farm Competition introduces students in junior and senior high schools to agriculture innovation by focusing on horticulture. The students learn from concepts such as nursing seedlings, transplanting, cultivation beds and the right application use of approved chemicals and fertilizer, as well as the use of PPEs. Through the practical experience, the programme seeks to create a change in mindset about seeing agriculture as a form of punishment, to seeing it as an economically viable activity.

Yes, the School Farm Competition for all students in junior and senior high schools who are into agriculture innovation

Blue Skies Foundation voluntarily decided to hand over the governance of the program to KIC. At KIC, we have seen the viability of the School Farm Competition, and how it has created a mindset shift among young people, about the prospects of agriculture. Many schools have benefitted from the program, with initiatives such as school canteens, support other school infrastructure and helped the larger community to see agriculture differently, as a farm business.

KIC has partnered with the Mastercard Foundation, who provide funding support for the program implementation. KIC also works with other stakeholders , as well as other Consultants.

KIC has a corporate safeguarding policy, where procedures are in place to protect children, and communities we work with, including adults at-risk, from sexual abuse or exploitation, or other harmful and inappropriate behaviour, carried out by any staff of the KIC or its partners. Particularly for the School Farm Competition, we ensure the safety of all the participants of the program by providing agricultural kits including personal protective equipment (PPEs).

KIC believes in a long-term approach to addressing mindset change about agriculture and the agricultural industry at both the secondary and tertiary educational levels. By so doing, more students will develop interest in participating in programs related to entrepreneurship within the agricultural sector, later in life.

The School Farm Competition is distinctively different from the School Feeding Program, and its main purpose is to create awareness about the benefits of agriculture. Some schools may however have some other additional benefits for participating in the program, but this is not the primary motivation for KIC.

It is a Center that invests and supports young entrepreneurs and small businesses with viable ideas in the agriculture sector to thrive. KIC provides entrepreneurs with leadership training, mentorship and network of support, as well as potential access to seed funding from KIC or other entities willing to invest in start-ups. For more information on the Kosmos Innovation Center, please visit www.kicghana.org

KIC AgriTech Challenge Classic is a 7-month program that identifies young people who are interested in setting up a business and provides them with a system of training, workshops, and support to develop their business ideas. The program uses coaching and market research tours to encourage participants to take a fresh look at the agriculture value chain and identify new areas with potential business opportunities.

KIC AgriTech Challenge Pro is a 5-month acceleration program aimed at equipping existing early-stage teams or AgriTech startups with the right tools, funding, and support to bring their business ideas or products to market and prepare them to scale. Half of the startups and business teams that enter the Pro would be from the Classic.Further FAQ would be available on www.kicghana.org

Students and graduates from tertiary institutions are the targets of the AgriTech Challenge Classic. Smallholder farmers form a greater chunk of the indirect beneficiaries of this KIC program.

For Phase 3, which is running in 2024, KIC is working with 16 academic institutions (AIs). They are the host AIs, leading recruitment of youth for the program in their respective regions. Applications can be accessed through web channels for KIC and these universities. Other support organizations would also be sharing information about applications via emails, social media, etc.
Application links will be made available on kicghana.org and on various media channels for youth to apply.

For 2024, KIC is working with 16 academic institutions -University of Ghana (UG), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), University of Development Studies (UDS), SDD University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (SDD-UBIDS), University of Cape Coast (UCC), Takoradi Technical University (TTU), Koforidua Technical University (KTU), Bolgatanga Technical University (BTU), Ho Technical University (HTU), University of Energy & Natural Resources (UENR), Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED), C. K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences (CKT-UTAS), Damongo Agric College, Ohawu Agric College, Kwadaso Agric College, and Ejura Agric College. Trainees would have to join the Classic at the campus of the region or at the nearest region.

The trainings would mostly be virtual. There would be blocks of physical training sessions as well couched around orientation, pitch competitions, etc.

The capacity building sessions (trainings) would be facilitated by various lecturers at the academic institutions, subject matter experts, and other resource personnel.

The trainings would be organized at times when there are not lots of classes ongoing at the host academic institution, and times as chosen by the technical team. This would allow for most of the trainers/facilitators, and trainees/AgriTechies to be available. These times would be weekday afternoons and evenings as well as Saturdays.

KIC would provide funding to teams formed in the AgriTech Challenge Classic to conduct market research and test their minimum viable product (MVP) assumptions. Some teams would also receive funds to work on their MVPs. These funds are for teams that progress through the Classic.

All trainings will be free but KIC would not cover transport to training rooms, this cost must be borne by the individuals (trainees).

The Classic focuses on the agricultural value chain – from farm to fork. All business ideas that are worked on through the Classic by the teams that have been formed must touch the agriculture value chain.

Individuals (not teams) are admitted into the Classic. In order to form a business team in the Classic, all the team members (or co-founders) must apply into the program and be admitted. After acceptance into this program, the members can come together within it to work on a business idea.

Yes, there are regional, zonal and national pitch competitions in the Classic involving teams formed in the program. These competitions would form the basis for teams to be selected into the AgriTech Challenge Pro (accelerator program after which there is seed funding for winning teams).

The winners are announced at the end of the AgriTech Challenge Pro, which follows the Classic. Winning startups would receive up to $50,000 in seed funding.

The Kosmos Innovation Center was established in March 2016 by Kosmos Energy as their Corporate Social Investment Program. The Program has grown to become an independent Foundation with a fully established structure, operating independently.

Contact the Center via info@kicghana.org or +233 302 740 888

Our address is: # 77 Nii Nortei Nyanchi Street, Dzorwulu – Airport West, Accra

Website: www.kicghana.org

YAF is a student-led interactive forum where tertiary students can share and exchange ideas, interests and engage in activities pertaining to agriculture. YAF will provide capacity building and practical skills training for students, invest in changing the mindset and perceptions of young people and position agripreneurship as an exciting career of choice.

YAF is a campus based interactive forum and solely for students on campus.

Yes, one would have to apply through the YAF secretariat on campus. YAF operates as a student initiative supervised by the school of agriculture or a business incubation centre of the respective university implementing KIC partnership program.

• Must be a tertiary student on campus.
• Must be passionate/demonstrate interest in agriculture and entrepreneurship.
• Willing to commit time for YAF activities.
• Willing to abide by the rules and core values of the YAF program, KIC and the Mastercard Foundation.
• Must be between the ages of 18 to 35
• Must be willing to take up roles and responsibilities of YAF.
• Must demonstrate adherence to YAF principles.

Currently, YAF is on 10 university campuses namely: University of Ghana, University of Cape Coast, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), University for Development Studies (UDS), SD Dombo University of Business Integrated Development Studies, Ho Technical University, Bolgatanga Technical University, Takoradi Technical University, Koforidua Technical University and University of Energy and Natural Resources. More universities will be added gradually.

• YAF builds students capacity in the area of entrepreneurship and exposes them to the vast opportunities in agribusiness.
• YAF provides students with networking and mentorship opportunities.
• YAF provides internship opportunities for students.
• YAF offers workshops and other events that develop the professional skills and knowledge of students.
• YAF builds the leadership skills and experience of students as they take up roles and tasks in the association.

Joining YAF on campus can provide a range of benefits that can help students build their skills, connect with others in the industry, and prepare for a successful career in agriculture and business.

• Webinars and seminars on agricultural related subjects
• Industrial study tours
• Industry talks
• Internships
• Intellectual discourse/debates for policy influence in agriculture
• Exchange programs
• Social events

No; Only students on their respective campuses can join YAF.

Employment at KIC is strictly based on merits. Joining YAF does not automatically qualify you for employment at KIC. You would have to apply and go through the process just like any other person.

For further enquiries about YAF, please contact the KIC Community Lead on samamu@kicghana.org

YAF is a student-led interactive forum where tertiary students can share and exchange ideas, interests and engage in activities pertaining to agriculture. YAF will provide capacity building and practical skills training for students, invest in changing the mindset and perceptions of young people and position agripreneurship as an exciting career of choice.

Contact KIC via the community Lead, Stanley Amamu on +233544342086 or samamu@kicghana.org on issues related to YAF sponsorship.

YAF operates based on a governance structure. For every campus, there are executive officers who run YAF activities. The executive officers report to a patron and a program officer who also have a reporting line to KIC.

YAF members are encouraged to engage in agribusiness related activities as a way of improving their knowledge and skills. YAF members are also encouraged to actively participate and contribute to YAF activities and events.

KIC reserves the right to dissociate itself from any member of YAF who may be involved in activities that are illegal or non-compliant with the values of KIC and its partners. KIC, its partners and other legal representatives will be indemnified of any damages arising thereof to such occurrences.

YAF executives and members do not serve as representatives of KIC and its partners and are therefore not expected to carry themselves about or conduct business with their members of other third parties, including but not limited to the media, other campus based organisations. Members of YAF can only have such exceptions to media engagements and participation in other programs once they are sanctioned by YAF executives, patron or persons assigned by KIC.

For further enquiries about YAF, please contact the KIC Community Lead on samamu@kicghana.org

KIC has introduced the Young Farmers Business Academy ( YFBA) to nurture and support the next generation of commercial farmers. KIC Young Farmer Business Academy (YFBA) is a 4 –7-month program that identifies young people who are interested in setting up an agribusiness in agricultural production. The program provides them with a system of training, workshops, and hands on experience to set up their own farms. The program uses practical sessions, field demonstrations, coaching and mentorship as a tool to encourage participants to take a fresh look at agri- production and its adjoining sectors to identify areas with potential business opportunities.

This agripreneurship training program is competitive amongst teams formed by individuals admitted into the program.

Kindly go through the eligibility criteria/requirements below before applying for the program.

The program is open to

1. All students and graduates from the 16 participating universities/ colleges in partnership with KIC across the country.
2. All young person living with the catchment Districts and communities of the 16 partnership universities.

The following are eligible to apply:

• Age: Applicants should be between 18 to 35 years old to qualify for the program. (18 to 24 is mostly preferred)
• Gender: All young people are eligible to apply but priority will be given to females, persons living with disability (PWDs) and marginalized groups.
• Educational Background:

1. a) Preference will be given to applicants with a minimum of a basic school or equivalent. Those with agricultural-related qualifications will be highly considered. This is for persons who are interested in primary agriculture production and are yet to implement their ideas but meet the general eligibility criteria.
2. b) There is no educational requirement. Applicants should only demonstrate an interest in being on the program, regardless of their educational background.

Requirements

• To enroll in the KIC Program, the participant should be:
• Interested in expanding and operating his/her farming activity as a business,
• Able to commit to a maximum of 12 days a month for trainings, sessions, etc
• Resident in Ghana for the duration of the program
• Willing to give dedicated & undivided attention to the YFBA Program
• Willing to work in a group.
• Willing to work hours without supervision.

For further enquiries please contact the BAC office/or the KIC affiliated institution in your district.

Interest areas to be considered

• A strong desire for learning and training
• Have a true desire to start a business in the agricultural sector.
• Be willing to start agribusiness as co-founder with a team of people you meet on the YFBA program.
• Understand innovation, its business benefits, and opportunities.
• Have research and analytical skills.
• Have creative and innovative ideas.
• Poses critical thinking and problem abilities.

Application deadlines for 2025: Please check with the respective partnering universities for their respective application deadlines.

To enroll for the program, please apply via the KIC application portal or access the link directly from here

The program is expected to rub for 7 months, in line with the traditional KIC AgriTech Challenge Classic. Depending on the crop or animal husbandry option selected, the production period could take 3- 6 months. There will also be coaching and training on farming as a business . Modules taken under this training would also include agribusiness management and entrepreneurship.

KIC is partnering with 16 institutions and commercial farms across the Zone of Influence. These stakeholders will leadon both technical and business management trainings at the school and community level. They be the main interface between participants and KIC. Commercial farms will be engaged to provide mentoring and coaching support to the program.

The minimum land size is 1 acre and 2 acres at most depending on the crop area and the number of young people in the team.

Yes, schools will work with young people who have secured lands with their communities for production purposes. Young people with their own facilities and systems will also be set up under this model. The model will avoid investing in physical structures but adopt rental (in the case of greenhouse), open field or vertical farming systems.

KIC will work with institutions and young people to aid their effective participation in the program. This implies working to identify the most effective means of transport and alternatives available to ensure participants can make the most out of the program.

The program through the various implementing institutions will work with FBOs within the catchment areas grouping selected crops have been prioritized under their production umbrella.

Yes students/ graduates who have already started a farm business and would like to join are encouraged to apply. They will receive tailor made training and will also benefit from a mentorship program from an experienced commercial farmer. This component will leverage existing agribusinesses and commercial farms with facilities, including land to get young people into primary production. They will be attached to these farms for a period. Young people with their own facilities and systems will also be set up under this model. The model will avoid investing in physical structures but adopt rental (in the case of greenhouse), open field or vertical farming systems.

Yes, this program is also for you. You will be trained and given a starter pack.

No, KIC will provide all the resources needed during the program implementation phase. For growth and scale -up, businesses who make profit will then be expected to take up full growth of their business. KIC may provide some support for scale up.

The value chains will include but not limited to the following: Crops Staples (Rice, Maize, Cassava etc) & Horticultural crops (Vegetables, fruits).

Animal Husbandry or Livestock: Poultry, Piggery, Goats; Fishing Aquaculture (Catfish); Apiary (Bee keeping) among others.

Yes, it is possible to grow more than one crop for the duration of the program, However, participants may have to focus on one crop per season and move to another crop after post-harvest.

KIC has designed the program to support market linkages. This will be through direct access to local markets, warehousing as well as using the off taker and aggregator models.

Yes, in addition to production, individuals/ team can process agricultural produce for market.

Participants under the program will be expected to progress into their own commercial farming enterprise.

Contact: 0531016132 or visit our website; www.kicghana.org for more information.