Hybrid Workshop on Unlocking Opportunities in Food Systems for Youth-Led Agribusiness
About the Program This programme served as the primary recruitment pathway for the Nkabom Venture Quest Bootcamp, introducing participants to entrepreneurship concepts, agrifood value chains, and innovation opportunities within the sector. Information for Prospective Participants Sylvia
Product Development Mentoring & Business Coaching (Residential Bootcamp for fund awardees)
About the Program Organized a residential prototype bootcamp, providing participants with access to mentors, laboratories, and production spaces. Information for Prospective Participants Sylvia Nyarko – nkabom_ent@ug.edu.gh
Nkabom Venture Quest Bootcamp- Cohort 1 (Call for Student Entrepreneurs)
About the Program An open call for applications targeting UG students and recent alumni (18-35 yrs) interested in agrifood innovation and entrepreneurship. Information for Prospective Participants Sylvia Nyarko – nkabom_ent@ug.edu.gh
National Networking Meeting & Showcase
About the Program A National Networking Meeting and launching WAYANE (West Africa Youth in Agrifood and Nutrition for Entrepreneurship)—a youth-led regional platform that connects agripreneurs, researchers, investors, and ecosystem partners. This was a two-day event which featured plenary sessions, breakout discussions, exhibitions, a pitch competition, regulatory advocacy dialogues, and a partners’ networking and awards. The […]
Recruitment of Business Mentors
About the Program Information for Prospective Participants Sylvia Nyarko – nkabom_ent@ug.edu.gh
Recruitment of Manual Development Consultants
About the Program Information for Prospective Participants Prof. George Acheampong – nkabom_ent@ug.edu.gh
Internship Program
About the Program An open call for applications targeting UG students and recent alumni (18-35 yrs) interested in internship and building their professional skills Information for Prospective Participants Mrs. Yaa Bempomaa Addae – nkabom_ent@ug.edu.gh
Livestock Production Short Course
About the Program This programme trained 40 participants in poultry, pigs, small ruminants, and cattle farming, and a hands-on session in vaccination and animal health management. Participants were also exposed to field visits and practical training in biosecurity, nutrition, housing, reproductive management, disease prevention, and waste utilisation. Complementing technical skills, modules on entrepreneurship, digital marketing, teamwork, […]
Herbal Medicine Short Course
About the Program A practical introduction to the principles and applications of herbal medicine. This short course equips participants with foundational knowledge of plant-based remedies, safe preparation methods, and their role in promoting holistic health. Information for Prospective Participants Christiana Akua Danquah, cadanquah@ug.edu.gh
Nkabom Seminar Series
About the Program Seminar 1 – From Farm to Market Unlocking Opportunities in Ghana’s Vegetable Value Chain. Seminar 2 – Digital Market and Export Ready Agribusiness The seminar series convened experts who shared insights on how young entrepreneurs can prevent post-harvest and production losses by accessing expanded markets through data and digital technologies. Information for […]
PhD Sustainable Food Systems
About the Program It as an interdisciplinary doctoral programme designed to train researchers, innovators and leaders who can transform food systems in Ghana and Africa. The programme’s inaugural cohort is planned for October 2026. Information for Prospective Participants https://nkabom.ug.edu.gh Nkabom_edu@ug.edu.gh
Honours Program
About the Program This six-month programme equipped a team of 5 University of Ghana scholars to develop OnionGuard; an AI- powered mobile application for onion disease detection, farmer-to-buyer marketplace connectivity, and consumer food safety assessment. The team were involved in field surveys, mentorship training and capacity building Information for Prospective Participants Christiana Akua Danquah- cadanquah@ug.edu.gh