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Building climate businesses that drive adaptation and resilience

The Business Incubation Programme at the Ghana Climate Innovation Centre (GCIC) empowers entrepreneurs with innovative solutions for climate change adaptation and mitigation.

We support ventures across energy efficiency, renewable energy, solar power, climate-smart agriculture, waste management, and water purification. Larger businesses also benefit from tailored guidance to enhance sustainability in their operations.

Our programme equips entrepreneurs to drive meaningful change and build resilience for a sustainable future.

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Duration

The incubation programme spans 6 to 9 months, during which entrepreneurs get significant support to refine their ventures and skills.

Carefully Curated

In each cohort, we carefully select and support up to 25 driven entrepreneurs, ensuring personalized attention and learning.

Formal Recognition

Upon completion of the incubation, entrepreneurs receive certification, recognizing their dedication and growth.

How GCIC Powered ShaQ Express’s Sustainability

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Women Entrepreneurs’ Transformation Programme

GCIC provides comprehensive support to all entrepreneurs through business advisory services, capacity building, and financial grants. Our Women Entrepreneurs Transformation Programme® (WETP) bridges the gender gap, empowering women entrepreneurs and amplifying their voices in business.

The programme includes the CEO Academy and the Commercial Acumen Academy, designed to help women overcome gender-related financing barriers, enhance their capacity to fund business growth, and address performance gaps in management and operations.

To foster inclusivity, WETP also engages male entrepreneurs through awareness sessions, highlighting the challenges women face in business and encouraging men to champion gender equality. WETP ultimately:

  • Builds a supportive ecosystem for women in leadership.
  • Shifts limiting mindsets among female entrepreneurs.
  • Helps women overcome challenges in business and daily life.
  • Empowers women to lead with confidence and impact.

Investing in Women to Accelerate Progress

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The Incubation Journey

Stage 1

  • Induction
  • Technical assessment of businesses to assess key sustainable business needs.
  • Online mini-MBA via Coursera
  • Portfolio management and incubation objectives setting
  • ESG masterclasses
  • Financial grant pitching & disbursement

Stage 2

  • Portfolio management continues
  • Investment readiness programme
  • Speaker series – diverse perspectives and insights across a variety of topics and sectors

Stage 3

  • Portfolio management continues
  • Investment readiness programme continues
  • Speaker series continues
  • Investment pitch deck
  • Evaluation of KPI achieved
  • Graduation
  • Alumni registration and induction

We owe it to ourselves and to the next generation to conserve the environment so that we can bequeath our children a sustainable world that benefits all.

Wangari Maathai