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We are committed to our entrepreneurs’ success and offer holistic business and leadership training programmes, tailored portfolio management and support services, including financial grants. Additionally, we provide access to global industry and financial experts across five key sectors: Climate-Smart Agriculture, Energy Efficiency, Solar Power, Water Management, and Domestic Waste Management.
The application process involves five stages, with qualifying entrepreneurs progressing to the next stage until the final cohort is accepted and inducted.
(1) Expression of Interest
Assessing alignment between the entrepreneur’s venture and GCIC’s focus areas.
(2) Detailed Application
Entrepreneurs complete a form for evaluating business viability, potential impact, and team.
(3) Forum
An open dialogue with GCIC’s team to establish expectations and align objectives.
(4) Presentation
Entrepreneurs showcase their business readiness in a live presentation to a panel.
(5) Due Diligence
A visit to validate information provided.
Minimum Requirements
- Legally registered and operational in Ghana for at least three (3) years.
- Not fewer than three (3) full-time employees.
- Minimum annual gross revenue of GHC 500,000 in the last two fiscal years.
- Must operate in one of the five (5) sectors of GCIC:
- Climate Smart Agriculture
- Domestic Waste Management
- Energy Efficiency
- Water Management & Purification
- Solar Power
Businesses outside the 5 sectors but with an interest in greening their operations may also apply.
Women-led businesses and businesses focused on water management & purification, especially those providing solutions to the water pollution menace of galamsey in Ghana, are particularly encouraged to apply.