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The Nkabom Collaborative is rooted in the co-creation of innovative programs that equip youth with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving agrifood and nutrition sector. By fostering experiential learning, entrepreneurship, and cross-cultural collaboration, we empower the next generation of leaders to drive sustainable and inclusive change in their communities and beyond.
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Short Course in Food Hygiene and Sanitation
This course is designed to equip participants with essential knowledge and practical skills to ensure food safety, improve service quality, and enhance employability in the food and hospitality sectors. Target Audience: Food Vendors & Caterers, Hospitality & Food Service Staff, Aspiring Food Entrepreneurs, Food Handlers in School Feeding Programs, Restaurants, Hotels & Small Food Processing […]
Rural Micro-Enterprise Skills (RUMES) Training
About the Program RUMES is an annual training programme that empowers youth, women and persons with disabilities to establish sustainable micro-enterprises in agrifood systems through practical training in entrepreneurship, business planning, value addition, financial literacy and market development. Information for Prospective Participants Announcements are made through UESD and Nkabom communication channels. Youth aged 18–35 are […]
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (ESTART)
About the Program ESTART is an annual competency-based entrepreneurship certificate programme designed for youth involved in agrifood value chains. Participants receive intensive training in business planning, financial management, marketing, record keeping, pricing, customer relations and enterprise development. The programme enables youth to establish and manage profitable agribusinesses. Information for Prospective Participants Announcements are made through […]
Practical Compost Production from Agro-Waste
About the Program Participants are trained to convert agricultural waste into quality organic compost using environmentally sustainable technologies that support climate-smart agriculture and soil fertility improvement. Information for Prospective Participants Open to farmers, youth and SMEs.
Fish Processing Technology
About the Program Participants acquire practical skills in hygienic fish processing, value addition, preservation, packaging, quality assurance and marketing to improve profitability within the fisheries value chain. Information for Prospective Participants Open to youth and SMEs engaged in fisheries.
First Nkabom Collaborative Networking Day
About the Program This event brought together 7 Nkabom Collaborative partner institutions with a shared vision: advancing entrepreneurial innovation and sustainable development across Ghana’s higher education landscape. Information for Prospective Participants nkabom@uhas.edu.gh
Microsoft Excel and Power BI intensive program
About the Program Participants gain practical, hands-on skills in Microsoft Excel and Power BI. Information for Prospective Participants nkabom@uhas.edu.gh
AI and Cybersecurity Seminar
About the Program Equipping educators with essential skills for secure digital classrooms and ethical AI use. Information for Prospective Participants nkabom@uhas.edu.gh
AI and Cybersecurity Webinar Part II
About the Program This initiative is about building a safe, informed and accountable digital space. Information for Prospective Participants nkabom@uhas.edu.gh
Short-term training for Faculty and Graduate Research Trainees at McGill University, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (FAES)
About the Program Participants will be trained on post-harvest food technology, food and agricultural by-products valorization, food packaging, new food product development, food analysis and quality assurance, food safety and toxicology, public health nutrition, and Agricfood sustainability and digital tools development Information for Prospective Participants nkabom@uhas.edu.gh
Our Mission
Built with Partnerships
This innovative partnership brings together nine leading Ghanaian and Canadian institutions to transform the nutrition-agrifood ecosystem and create dignified employment opportunities for young people, especially women and marginalized communities in Ghana.
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The Pillars
Three interconnected pillars anchor everything we do — from curriculum design to community engagement and entrepreneurship support.
Education
Promoting climate-smart, traditional, and nutrition-rich agrifood practices through experiential learning and community-based action research.
Access and Success
Ensuring inclusive and flexible learning opportunities for young people, including women, refugees, people with disabilities, and internally displaced people, to support their career success and transform the nutrition-agrifood sector.
Entrepreneurship
Equipping education ecosystems with the policies, networks, skills, leadership, and resources to nurture youth-driven ventures that address critical needs in the nutrition-agrifood ecosystem and spur inclusive economic growth.
Latest Events
AI, Problem Sovereignty and Africa’s Future
Oct 14, 2026 from Noon-3pm (EDT)
The Nkabom Collaborative is pleased to invite you to AI, Problem Sovereignty and Africa’s Future, a special talk by Jalal Charaf, Dean of Africa Business School at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) and Chair of UM6P’s AI Council on October 14, 2026 at the McGill Faculty Club. As artificial intelligence continues to transform economies, industries […]
Three-Day Retreat: Nkabom Collaborative at UESD
Sep 30-Oct 2, 2026
The Nkabom Collaborative-UESD, will hold a three-day retreat to review Year 2 activities under the Partners in Practice (PiP) Project and strategise for Year 3. Date: Wednesday, 30th September – Friday, 2nd October, 2026 Venue: Capital View Hotel, Koforidua, Eastern Region
Compost Production – Cohort II
Compost production is the deliberate, managed conversion of organic waste; crop residues, livestock manure, market trimmings, agro-industrial by-products and food scraps into a stable, nutrient-rich, humus-like material that improves soil health and supports sustainable crop production. Unlike the passive rotting that occurs on a rubbish heap behind a market or on the floor of an […]
Nkabom Delegation to AFSF 2026
Aug 31-Sep 4, 2026
Since its establishment in 2006, the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) has served as a premier platform for advancing collaboration, innovation, and investment across Africa’s food and agriculture sector. Bringing together governments, private sector leaders, researchers, development partners, and entrepreneurs, the Forum is dedicated to strengthening food and nutrition security, promoting sustainable and resilient food […]
Nkabom Africa Food Celebration
Aug 22, 2026 from 11am-5pm (EDT)
Hosted by the Nkabom Collaborative, Bonne Famille organization, a partnership between McGill University and leading institutions in Ghana, supported by the Mastercard Foundation, the Celebration showcases the people, and ideas shaping the future of African food systems through youth leadership, entrepreneurship, research, and collaboration. Discover African food and flavors from every corner of the continent […]
Nkabom Africa Case Competition 2025 – 2026 Finals
Apr 8, 2026 from 8am-5pm (EDT)
Breaking silos to improve nutritional outcomes in Ghana As a flagship initiative under the Nkabom Collaborative, McGill University’s Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI) Office of Sustainable Africa supports students to address Africa’s most pressing sustainable development challenges in the Nkabom Africa Case Competition The Five finalist teams will present their solutions to a panel of judges who will select the […]
Latest News
President Deep Saini’s Visit to Ghana Reinforces McGill’s Commitment to Collaboration and Impact
1 Oct 2026
Professor H. Deep Saini, President and Vice-Chancellor of McGill University, visited Ghana this month, reinforcing McGill’s commitment to building a global network of partners dedicated to sustainable development, innovation and meaningful impact for communities around the world. His visit coincided with the inaugural Higher Education Transformation Convening in Accra, hosted by the Mastercard Foundation, where […]
KNUST Launches Community-Based Entrepreneurship Training in Sekondi
29 Sep 2026
The KNUST Nutrition and Sustainable Agrifood Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative) has launched its Community-Based Entrepreneurship Training (CBET) programme in Sekondi in the Western Region. The first cohort of the 10-day programme brought together 30 participants to equip them with practical intrapreneurship and entrepreneurship skills to develop, start and grow viable ventures […]
Meet Dr. Alfred Balernor Buernor: A Post Doctoral Fellow tackling high poultry feed costs with a breakthrough solution
28 Sep 2026
In Ghana, chicken is an important source of animal protein for many households. But as the cost of locally produced chicken rises, it can become increasingly difficult for consumers to afford. Poultry feed accounts for more than 60% of the cost of raising birds. Its main ingredients, maize and soybean, are also in high demand […]
UG Faculty and Partners Shape Vision for World-Class PhD in Sustainable Food Systems
21 Sep 2026
What should a doctoral student be able to do by the time they graduate? For faculty and partners designing the University of Ghana’s new PhD in Sustainable Food Systems, the answer goes beyond completing a thesis. The programme is being built around an ambition to prepare researchers who can understand complex food-system challenges and turn […]
Nkabom African Food Celebration Celebrates Culture and Entrepreneurship
18 Sep 2026
The first Nkabom African Food Celebration brought the vibrant flavours, traditions and entrepreneurial spirit of Africa to life. Held on McGill University’s campus, the event welcomed guests on a culinary journey across the continent, featuring dishes and drinks from countries including Madagascar, Nigeria, Morocco, Côte d’Ivoire and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Attendees enjoyed […]
Nkabom Delegation Explores Circular Economy Innovation with Insectflux
18 Sep 2026
A group of young entrepreneurs from Ghana recently joined Insectflux in Montréal for an immersive learning experience focused on food waste reduction and circular economy innovation. As part of a visit organized through the Nkabom Collaborative, McGill University’s agrifood initiative in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, the delegation had the opportunity to see firsthand how […]
