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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.
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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.
IMPACT STORY25 June 2025
As Ghana’s aquaculture sector expands to meet growing demand for locally produced fish, so is the soaring cost of quality fish feed. At the center of this challenge is protein meal, the most expensive component of fish feed. Agrimercarb, a promising agritech startup supported by the Kosmos…
20 June 2025
In a demonstration of support for Ghana’s budding agripreneurs, Farmer Globale, in partnership with Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC), has commenced the distribution of vital agricultural start-up kits to youth beneficiaries under the Youth Elevate Agripreneurial Project. The distribution took…
IMPACT STORY7 June 2025
Food insecurity remains a critical challenge in Ghana and the world. Freshline, a KIC supported startup is on a mission to eliminate post-harvest losses, championing zero-waste production, and preserving Ghana’s traditional food systems through innovation. Freshline is rewriting the narrative of…
5 June 2025
Each year on June 5th, the world unites to observe World Environment Day, a United Nations initiative aimed at raising awareness and driving action on critical environmental issues. This year’s theme, “Ending Plastic Pollution,” is a strong call to action to address one of the biggest challenges…
IMPACT STORY4 June 2025
Rabbit meat is widely recognized for its low fat, high protein, and high digestibility qualities, making it a healthier alternative to many red meats. But until recently, accessibility and awareness remained key barriers to mainstream consumption, especially in Ghana. Bunny Bites, a KIC-…
IMPACT STORY28 May 2025
Rabbitton Ghana Ltd, a start-up supported by Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) and the Mastercard Foundation is producing a revolutionary all-purpose feed that is helping farmers raise healthier livestock in a sustainable way. Rabbitton Ghana Ltd specializes in nutrient-rich, pelletized animal feed…
27 May 2025
Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation has successfully hosted the final pitch of the 2025 AgriTech Challenge Pro, celebrating a remarkable display of innovation and entrepreneurial excellence to transform Ghana’s agricultural sector. Held from 22nd to 23rd…
IMPACT STORY26 May 2025
A powerful revolution rooted in sustainability and science, Rijona Biochemicals, a woman-led Ghanaian company, is putting a fresh spotlight on one of Africa’s most underutilized natural resources: the neem tree. Co-founded by Mufida Mohammed and supported by the Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC)…
16 May 2025
Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation has successfully rolled out a nationwide training Program for School Coordinators who will serve as trainers for the 2025 School Farm Competition. The training was designed to equip coordinators with the necessary…
IMPACT STORY14 May 2025
In many parts of Africa, female menstrual health poses significant barriers for millions of young girls. For most girls, the lack of access to affordable and hygienic sanitary products means missing school, withdrawing from social activities, and losing confidence. But one Ghanaian startup is…
9 May 2025
In a bold move to promote sustainable livelihoods and economic resilience among rural women, Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation through its women bootcamp community level engagement, has extended its capacity-building and training programs to the oil…
IMPACT STORY7 May 2025
Located in the Northern Region of Ghana, DeliMush is cultivating more than just gourmet mushrooms, it is cultivating opportunity, sustainability, and empowerment. As a KIC-funded business, DeliMush is transforming the mushroom value chain into a source of income and independence for women and…