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Empowering young innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers with the skills, technology, and support to create solutions that transform communities and strengthen Africa’s future.
21 February 2025
The newly recruited executives of the Young Agripreneurs Forum at Takoradi Technical University (YAF-TTU) kicked off their tenure with a highly successful weeklong awareness campaign from 10th to 14th February 2025. This initiative was designed to raise awareness about YAF with a membership and…
IMPACT STORY20 February 2025
Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) continues to stand as a beacon of hope for youth-driven innovation and entrepreneurship in Ghana, particularly in agribusiness. Through its unique incubation programs and unwavering support, KIC has played a pivotal role in the success story of Agro Empire, a…
IMPACT STORY14 February 2025
At the heart of every Sekoe Chocolate bar is a love story, one that begins with Ghana’s rich cocoa farms, nurtured by hardworking farmers, and brought to life through innovation. As a wholly Ghanaian-owned bean-to-bar enterprise, Sekoe Chocolates transforms locally sourced cocoa beans into…
11 February 2025
In a world where agriculture and technology are becoming increasingly intertwined, Naa Ayeley is leading the charge with innovative solutions that transform post-harvest practices. As a co-founder of Sunify Solardry Technology, a KIC-funded agribusiness startup, she is redefining sustainable…
10 February 2025
The Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) in collaboration with Canada-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (CanCham Ghana) and Chamber for Commerce and Industry, France Ghana (CCIFG) hosted a high-level stakeholder engagement meeting, bringing together business leaders to discuss shared value creation through…
1 February 2025
Participants in the Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) AgriTech Challenge Pro recently underwent a Team Building and Bonding Bootcamp Workshop organised as a military-style bootcamp designed to equip them with resilience, discipline, and teamwork skills vital for entrepreneurial success. By working…
28 January 2025
Osman Kadiri joined the AgriTech Challenge Classic in 2023 at Ho Technical University. His team EcoStars made it to the 2023 KIC Classic Final Pitch (National). Although they did not progress to the Pro stage, he took inspiration from the capacity building and training to start a 20-acre maize…
28 January 2025
What happens when a whole community takes on a school farm project, with the local chief and community leaders involved! The results are amazing! It all started when the Adoe Basic School located in the Nkoranza-North District of the Bono East Region heard about the competition from their…
28 January 2025
Meet Hannah Appiah, CEO and Co-Founder of McHan Cosmetics. Hannah gained admission into KNUST through the Mastercard Foundation Scholar program, which enabled a young girl from a remote and rural community in Sefwi in the Western North region of Ghana, gain access to tertiary education to read…
12 December 2024
The Young Agripreneur Forum (YAF) is redefining how young people engage with agriculture in Ghana. A student-led initiative, YAF provides tertiary students with a platform to exchange ideas, explore opportunities, and actively participate in agricultural activities. At the heart of YAF’s mission…
9 December 2024
The Young Farmer Business Academy, a flagship initiative of the Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC), is making waves in youth empowerment and sustainable agriculture. In collaboration with the University for Development Studies (UDS) and agricultural company AMAATI, the program trains young people in…
9 December 2024
On December 4, 2024, McHan Cosmetics Ltd, an innovative agribusiness startup, unveiled its flagship initiative, the McHan Green Partnerships, at a stakeholder and community engagement ceremony. Held under the theme, “Farmers in Focus: Building Partnerships,” the initiative underscores the…