Some 450 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and emerging start-ups across Ghana have received government support.
This initiative aligns with the Government’s commitment to advancing business skills, enhancing capacity, and fostering economic growth.
The Chief of Staff Chief, Madam Akosua Fremah Osei-Opare, made the announcement in her keynote address at the Grant Award Signing ceremony held on the campus of the University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.
The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), Ministry of Trade and Industry (MOTI), Ministry of Finance (MOF) and National Entrepreneurship Innovation Programme (NEIP) are the agencies behind the grant signing.
The recipients of grants under the YouStart Ghana Jobs and Skills Project (GJSP) and the Ghana Economic Transformation Project (GETP) have been selected through a rigorous competitive process.
This selection highlights the dedication to supporting both start-ups and existing MSMEs, assessing their potential for innovation, sustainability, growth, and job creation.
The selected enterprises span a diverse range of industries, reflecting the entrepreneurial spirit inherent in Ghana.