Nkabom Regulatory Day: How the Nkabom Collaborative at UG Is Supporting Young Entrepreneurs Through Regulatory Education
9 Oct 2026
After months of building his business, finding customers, and refining his product, Dickson Gyabaa, a young entrepreneur operating a nutritious snack business, was close to securing an investment that could take his company to the next level. There was interest in the product. There was a market. There was a willing investor. But there was […]
Growing Opportunity: How Everich Green Farm is Transforming Rural Livelihoods in Ghana
7 Oct 2026
For Evans Amosah kwasi, CEO of Evarich Green Farm, agriculture has always been more than a business. Growing up in a farming village, he saw firsthand how livelihoods, education, and health depended on the land. Recognizing the need to adapt and grow, Evans formalized his business and diversified beyond maize, pivoting into white sesame production […]
When Farm Waste Becomes an Opportunity: Inside Nkabom’s Compost Training
6 Oct 2026
Agricultural waste is often treated as something to be cleared from farms, discarded or burned. But for participants in the Cohort 2 Practical Compost Production Training organised by the Nkabom Collaborative-UESD, agro-waste is taking on a new meaning-as a resource with the potential to produce useful agricultural inputs, support new businesses and create additional income […]
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 […]
Nkabom Student Networking Day @ UESD Connects Young Entrepreneurs to Ideas, Expertise and Opportunities
16 Sep 2026
A good idea can start with one person, but turning that idea into a successful enterprise often requires a network of people, knowledge, skills and opportunities. The networking day provided students with an opportunity to connect beyond their individual institutions, exchange ideas, learn from one another, showcase their enterprises, and receive feedback that could help […]
Nkabom Fair Opens New Markets and Growth Opportunities for Young Entrepreneurs in Eastern Region
16 Sep 2026
For young entrepreneurs who participated in the Nkabom Agro-Food Systems Business Fair at the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD), Somanya, Eastern Region, the exhibition was more than an opportunity to display products. It provided a platform to meet customers, explore business partnerships, engage regulators, and connect with potential investors and other support institutions. […]
UESD Equips Journalists to Champion Green Innovation and Sustainable Development through Nkabom Collaborative
14 Sep 2026
For many communities, issues such as climate change, waste management, food insecurity, and unemployment are daily realities. However, the solutions emerging from research institutions often remain beyond the reach of the people who need them most. The Nkabom Collaborative at the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) is working to change this narrative by […]