Training and startup capital for young Ghanaian entrepreneurs
A Government of Ghana initiative delivered by the Ghana Enterprises Agency and NEIP, giving young entrepreneurs access to capital, training, technical skills and mentoring.
Use when
You are a young Ghanaian entrepreneur who needs starter capital paired with structured training rather than a large equity round.
Skip when
You need significant growth capital, or you are outside the youth age brackets for the current track.
Status (8 Sep 2026): applications run through the dedicated YouStart portal; intake windows are announced periodically. Under the Ghana Jobs and Skills Project component, GEA is mandated to provide entrepreneurship training to 50,000 youth and early adults. Funding amounts and terms vary by track, so confirm on the portal before applying.
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