The application process involves four stages, with qualifying entrepreneurs progressing through each stage until the final cohort is accepted and inducted.
(1) Detailed Application
Entrepreneurs complete a form for evaluating business viability, potential impact, and team.
(2) Presentation
Entrepreneurs showcase their business readiness in a live presentation to a panel.
(3) Due Diligence
A visit to validate information provided.
(4) Forum
An open dialogue with GCIC’s team to establish expectations and align objectives.
Eligibility Requirements (Early-Stage and Growth-Stage)
Enterprises must:
- Woman owned business
- Be legally registered under the laws of Ghana.
- Have operated for at least one and at most 5 years.
- Be actively operating within the cashew processing value chain.
- Must be post-revenue.
- Commit to participating in all programme activities.

