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.
Short project description
Creating at least 10,000 sustainable businesses annually with training, funding, and mentorship to drive economic transformation ..
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The CREATE-(Create Resource Ethical And Talented Entrepreneurs) initiative by NEIP aims to train individuals aged 18 and above in the principles and practices of ethical content creation.
Click Here to ApplyThese are some of our milestone achievement metrics
No. of Entrepreneurs Trained
No. of Businesses Funded
Jobs Created
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.
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:
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."
"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."
"Through NEIP's structured training and mentorship, I learned essential business strategies that helped me secure funding and efficiently manage my company's growth."
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