From Public Health to Agriculture: How UHAS -FNBSPH is taking bold steps into vegetable farming.
9 Juin 2026
At the University of Health and Allied Sciences, training future health professionals extends beyond the classrooms and lecture halls. Through the Nkabom Collaborative, the university is exploring innovative ways to connect food systems, agriculture and health. The Fred Newton Binka School of Public Health is breaking new ground in crop production and has established its […]
Feeding Two Futures: The books and the grains for a better tomorrow
5 Juin 2026
Paulina Mwinwele, a young woman in her fourth year pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health Nutrition, distinguishes herself from her peers through her strong entrepreneurial spirit. Unlike other students her age, Paulina has chosen to plant her ambitions quite literally in the soil of Kwasi Fante, a quiet farming community nestled in the Afram […]
Nkabom Collaborative Empowers Youth Through Fish Processing Technology Training at UESD
13 Mai 2026
Persons in agribusiness, entrepreneurship, youth and student groups, workers in aquaculture and fisheries, fish processors, and extension officers are undergoing a short course in Fish Processing Technology at the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD, Somanya, Eastern Region). The five-day intensive training programme, is being organised by the Nkabom Collaborative-UESD in partnership with the […]
UESD’s Eastside Sankofa Industries Team Presented with Nkabom Africa Case Competition Prize
13 Mai 2026
Winners of the Nkabom Africa Case Competition 2026 have received their prizes at a ceremony held at the Auditorium, Multi-Purpose Building on the campus of the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD), Somanya, Eastern Region. The event brought together members of the University community, partners of the Nkabom Collaborative, representatives from McGill University, and […]
Strengthening Market Access and Digital Capabilities for Agrifood Businesses in Ghana
8 Avr 2026
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has successfully delivered a two-city Market Access, Sales, and Digital Marketing training programme in Accra and Kumasi, aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of businesses within Ghana’s agrifood sector. Held in March 2026, the initiative brought together entrepreneurs and industry players to build practical skills in market expansion, customer acquisition, […]
Nkabom Collaborative at UG Positions Youth-Led Agrifood Ventures for Sustainable Market Participation
25 Mar 2026
“I had relied on technical language, making it difficult to identify real buyers or sell existing products. Now I appreciate the value in shifting from an ‘everyone is my customer’ mindset to a one priority-focused segment mindset. This has helped me develop a small market-test plan focused on customers I can realistically reach.” This reflection […]
From Milk to Market: Youth and PWDs Build Enterprise Skills in Koforidua
4 Mar 2026
The Nkabom Collaborative at Koforidua Technical University organized a 3-day experiential entrepreneurship training on fresh yoghurt production for the youth at the Koforidua Technical University. Participants attended the training with enthusiasm and curiosity as they did not know how fresh yoghurt is made. On the final afternoon of the training, trays were displayed with freshly […]
Nkabom Collaborative at KNUST launches second cohort of agribusiness trainers
3 Fév 2026
The Nutrition and Sustainable Agrifood Collaborative at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative), has begun training the second cohort of facilitators under its Entrepreneurship Empowerment (A2Es) Training of Tutors (ToT) programme. The intensive 10-day programme has brought together 30 facilitators from agricultural colleges across […]
Nkabom Collaborative at KNUST Shortlists 30 Youth Ventures for Funding Pitch
20 Jan 2026
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi Nutrition and Sustainable Agrifood Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative), has shortlisted 30 youth-led business ideas for a funding pitch, opening a new pathway for unemployed and underemployed young people to access start-up support. The opportunity was extended to beneficiaries who had […]
From Training to Enterprise: Deepening Skills in Sustainable Vegetable Production
5 Jan 2026
The Education Pillar of the Nkabom Collaborative at UG has hosted the fourth in a series of short courses intended to equip a select number of youth in vegetable farming, agribusiness, and sustainable agriculture. The two-week intensive training, held at the University of Ghana, successfully empowered 43 young Ghanaians with modern skills for a transformative agrifood […]
Nkabom Collaborative at KNUST Trains MSMEs in Business Plan Development
11 Déc 2025
The Nkabom Collaborative at KNUST, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has commenced a five-day Business Development Training Programme aimed at strengthening the capacity of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Ghana. The training programme, which brought together 25 participants from across the country, seeks to equip existing and aspiring entrepreneurs with practical skills […]
Building the Future of Agrifood Innovation: UG Nkabom Kicks Off Prototype Development Phase
24 Nov 2025
One hundred selected agrifood and nutrition-based start-ups have been officially onboarded onto the UG Nkabom Mentoring and Prototype Development Programme.