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About Us

The National Entrepreneurship & Innovation Programme (NEIP) is a flagship policy initiative of the Government of Ghana.

It’s primary objective is to provide an integrated national support for start-ups and small businesses. NEIP primarily focuses on providing business development services; startup incubators and funding for young businesses to enable them grow and become successful.The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) is therefore set within the context of Ghana’s long-term strategic vision of consolidating its middle-income status, building an industry-driven economy capable of providing decent jobs that are suitable and sustainable for development.

Our Running Projects

Short project description

NEIP SKILLS FOR JOBS PROJECT

Unemployment remains a major challenge to the youth of Ghana. As at the end of the third quarter of 2023, Ghana recorded an average unemployment rate of 14.7% with the rate among females widening as compared to the ..

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KAYAYEI EMPOWERMENT PROJECT

The Kayaye Empowerment Project (KEP) aims to provide guidelines and policies regarding employment and training practices for the project. It outlines all trainees and beneficiaries’ principles, procedures, and expectations.

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PRESIDENTIAL PITCH

The Presidential Pitch for Young Entrepreneurs is a deliberate, systematic, and integrated policy initiative by the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) to boost the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country.

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Key Achievements

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Our Core Initiatives

This initiative offers business development support to entrepreneurs. It includes training, funding, and mentorship to help businesses scale and become competitive both locally and internationally. .

This competition allows young entrepreneurs to present their business ideas to a panel of judges. Successful pitches can lead to funding and mentorship opportunities, providing a platform for young Ghanaians to launch or expand their entrepreneurial ventures.

Focused on agriculture, this project aims to boost local vegetable production through the establishment of greenhouse estates. This initiative not only promotes efficient farming techniques but also aims to create jobs and reduce food imports.

Targeting students, this programme seeks to foster an entrepreneurial spirit within educational institutions by providing the necessary tools, resources, and training to encourage and support student-led business ventures.

Similar to the Presidential Pitch but focused on tertiary institutions, this initiative encourages students to develop innovative business ideas and pitch them for a chance to receive funding and business support

This inclusive programme specifically supports entrepreneurs with disabilities, providing them with specialized resources, training, and funding opportunities to help them establish and grow their businesses.

Our Success Story

Through the NEIP Business Support Programme, we have empowered 45,000 businesses with essential training and incubation services. These businesses, categorized under three phases—7,000 in Window 1, 12,000 in Window 2, and 26,000 in Window 3—have gained invaluable expertise in:

  • Business Management
  • Sales, Marketing & Branding
  • Business Plan Writing
  • Organizational Management
  • Corporate Governance & More
Success Stories

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What Our Beneficiaries Say

Hear from some of the businesses we've supported.

"The NEIP program provided me with the knowledge and confidence to expand my business, improve financial stability, and create more job opportunities within my community."

Ivy Were
CEO of CafMag Enterprise.

"Thanks to NEIP, I gained invaluable insights into branding, marketing, and financial management, enabling me to successfully scale my business and reach a wider audience."

Peter Kwabina Appiah
Director at America Farm Community Clinic

"Through NEIP's structured training and mentorship, I learned essential business strategies that helped me secure funding and efficiently manage my company's growth."

Francis Kwame Panford
CEO of Pig Farm

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