CTPI BUSINESS INCUBATOR & ACCELERATOR PROGRAMS
A QUICK LOOK THE INCUBATOR & ACCELERATOR PROGRAM
Ghana has two major challenges that are exacerbating the employment situation in the country. First, the educational system is turning out graduates who have little or no knowledge in entrepreneurship. Next, the majority of the few start-ups are also unable survive due to lack of knowledge and support to groom and sustain business organizations.
At CTPI, we would like to be the answer to both questions! An opportunity to help individuals to help themselves and their communities. As a business incubator and business accelerator organization we help startup businesses to grow and to succeed by providing low-cost workspace, mentorship, expertise, access to investors, and in some cases, working capital in the form of a loan. We also come alongside existing businesses to pick up steam. As the entrepreneur, CTPI will create the opportunity for you to work around other entrepreneurs with similar focus as yours.
We support entrepreneurs and firms in knowledge-based industries by delivering
venture development and expansion services, including small business training;
mentorship; acceleration; business and investment attraction; local business retention
and expansion; commercialization; and marketing.
CTPI embraces both individuals and businesses to support innovation; provides space
for tinkering, prototyping, and manufacturing; and offers educational opportunities.
CTPI offers programming to empower Indigenous and community-based entrepreneurs
to build sustainable businesses and livelihoods across Ghana and the West African sub-
region. Its six- to nine-month program helps take early-stage ventures to the next level,
with each program delivery focused on a cohort theme. Participating entrepreneurs
develop business leadership skills and become prepared for investment, markets, and
growth.
BENEFITS:
We offer:
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A bridge between the discovery of business ideas and creating economic and societal impact.
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Services that assist with every stage of entrepreneurship, from ideation to commercialization
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Business development programming such as workshops and panel discussions
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Access to our premises to use our office must-haves like internet, administrative support, and production equipment. Prospective entrepreneurs affordable access to space, equipment, and knowledge to help establish and grow business.
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Research partnerships
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Tailored business advisory services, access to a fully equipped product development space, and other resources.
PARTICIPANTS:
ELIGIBILITY:
PROGRAM DATES
CTPI accepts 10 entrepreneurs per cohort. An expert committee comprised of industry experts and partners will be responsible for evaluating applications based on set criteria.
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Applicant is either the founder or co-founder.
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Any adult age or background.
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A unique and innovative idea that is in raw, seed, early, or growth stage.
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March – June
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Weekly Sessions
PROGRAM
Accepted students undergo a free, intensive 16-week program, including formal academic
lectures, workshop-based training in entrepreneurship, and mentorship by key industry
leaders. At the end of the incubator, entrepreneurs will have a professionally developed
business plan, an executive summary, and a proper business model that is ready to pitch and
potentially bring to the market. Upon successful program completion, participants receive a
formal institutional certification.
INDUSTRIES
CTPI is sector agnostic and will consider start-ups from any industry.
LOCATION
TBD.
FUNDING
Through a partnership with financial institutions, funding will be arranged for early-stage opportunities in the start-up validation stage, when the scientific, technical, and commercial merit, as well as the feasibility of the applicant’s product or service, has been determined.
VENTURE FAIR
Entrepreneurs need as many opportunities as possible to showcase their companies. Upon successful completion of the accelerator program, YEDI participants will present their ventures to the Institute’s funder audience.
