Also known as: NEIP
Government organisation supporting entrepreneurship and innovation in Ghana, referenced in coverage of startup funding, youth employment, and economic policy.
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Business & Financial Times
… This flagship programme is being implemented by the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) under the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment’s auspices. …
Editorial: Addressing the Youth Bulge…Business & Financial Times
… This flagship programme is implemented by the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) under the auspices of the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment. …
NEIP commences grant disbursement under Adwumawura ProgrammeJoy Online
Government through the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), has begun disbursing grants to beneficiaries of the 2025 cohort under the Adwumawura Programme. …
NEIP begins grant disbursement under Adwumawura ProgrammeThe Ghanaian Times
The Government of Ghana, through the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), has commenced the disbursement of grants to beneficiaries ?(2025 cohort) under The Adwumawura Programme, an ambitious national initiative designed to support youth entrepreneurship, st …
NEIP commences grant disbursement under AdwumawuraThe Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment urged young Ghanaians to share challenges they face and propose solutions to inform government policies. The National Youth Forum 2026 at UPSA brought together youth, government officials, and youth-focused institutions to discuss employment, entrepreneurship, skills development, national service, and school-to-work transition.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment urged young Ghanaians to share challenges they face and propose solutions to inform government policies. The National Youth Forum 2026 at UPSA brought together youth, government officials, and youth-focused institutions to discuss employment, entrepreneurship, skills development, national service, and school-to-work transition.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister George Opare Addo opened the National Youth Forum 2026 at UPSA in Accra, bringing together young people and heads of youth-focused agencies to discuss challenges and opportunities. The forum provided a platform for youth to raise concerns and propose solutions, with agency heads outlining available programmes.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Service Authority has received GH¢40 million from the government to begin basic military training for National Service personnel, announced at the inaugural National Youth Forum. The programme aims to equip personnel with skills in discipline, resilience, and other areas of basic military training.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, will lead a national engagement with young Ghanaians on Wednesday, August 19, at the 2026 National Youth Forum in Accra, where youth will raise concerns and share ideas on issues affecting their lives and future.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme has criticised the Ghana Police Service's handling of young nurses at a recent peaceful demonstration, describing the conduct as inappropriate and calling for an unqualified apology to the demonstrators.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Eric Adjei, CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme, argued that the NPP will struggle to develop a compelling campaign message for the 2028 elections due to the government's economic performance, citing inflation that reached 50 per cent under former Vice President Bawumia's tenure as head of the Economic Management Team. He contended that the NDC has stronger appeal among voters and youth.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme has defended the Finance Minister's economic leadership, dismissing the NPP's claim that the government is not spending to stimulate the economy as propaganda and asserting that the government maintains fiscal discipline while honouring statutory obligations and making strategic investments.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme, Eric Adjei, said the opposition NPP's "the future is pregnant" slogan does not scare the governing NDC, insisting the John Dramani Mahama administration remains committed to delivering on its promises through integrity and accountability.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme and Venture Capital Trust Fund have signed an MoU to establish a GH¢100 million Adwumawura Fund aimed at supporting high-impact and scalable businesses with capital for expansion and strengthening access to financing and business development support for entrepreneurs.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Association of Ghana Startups and the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme have completed a high-level trade and investment mission to Europe to attract investment, build partnerships and expand opportunities for Ghanaian startups, participating in innovation events in France and Germany.
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development launched its maiden Career Connect fair in Kumasi, bringing together employers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to provide students with internship, mentorship, and career development opportunities.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is receiving evacuees from xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with the first and second batches already having arrived. The article emphasizes the psychological toll on returnees who have lost livelihoods and calls for mental health support and community integration to help them rebuild their lives.
15 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa following xenophobic attacks are returning home in batches. The article reflects on the trauma of evacuation and displacement, emphasizing the need for psychological support and practical reintegration assistance for returnees.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
At the Ghana Youth Agriculture Summit 2026, agritech innovator Evans Kyere-Mensah called on young Ghanaians to view agriculture not as a last resort but as a pathway to innovation, enterprise development, and wealth creation, rejecting the perception that agriculture represents poverty or punishment.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana faces a demographic challenge with over one-third of the population under 15 and a youth unemployment rate around 12.1 percent. Of nearly 360,000 secondary school graduates annually, only 35 percent advance to tertiary education, leaving over 240,000 young people unable to find jobs, highlighting a structural mismatch between academic training and market-ready skills.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Nkabom Venture Quest Bootcamp aims to empower 3,000 Small and Medium Enterprises in Ghana's agri-food ecosystem to create 55,000 jobs over 10 years. The initiative, a collaborative effort involving the Mastercard Foundation and the University of Ghana, targets youth-led businesses in a sector valued at US$10 billion and expected to reach US$13 billion in 5 years.
15 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Former NEIP CEO Kofi Ofosu Nkansah has commended the NPP leadership for standing by party members he says are facing harassment and arrests under the Mahama administration. He did not provide specific details or cite particular incidents.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana faces a demographic challenge with over one-third of its population under 15 and youth unemployment around 12.1%; nearly 360,000 secondary school graduates complete their studies annually, but only 35% progress to tertiary education, leaving more than 240,000 young people entering a job market unable to absorb them. Education, vocational training, and mentorship are essential to bridge the gap between academic training and market-ready skills required by employers.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Former NEIP CEO Kofi Ofosu Nkansah has called on the New Patriotic Party to reform how it conducts polling station elections, arguing that constituency executives and MPs should no longer supervise them because they have direct interests in the outcomes. He suggests the party appoint neutral individuals with no personal interest in the elections to manage the process and ensure transparency and credibility.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana faces a demographic challenge with more than one third of the population under 15 and youth unemployment around 12.1 per cent; the country must improve education and skills training, as nearly 360,000 secondary school graduates complete their studies annually yet only 35 per cent progress to tertiary education, leaving over 240,000 young people unable to find jobs.
11 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The government's Adwumawura Programme, implemented by the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme, selected 3,212 beneficiaries to receive grant funding for youth-owned businesses, and includes a Post Adwumawura Mentorship Programme to support scaling and early-stage challenges. According to Ghana Statistical Service data, more than 1.3 million young Ghanaians were out of work, school or training in the third quarter of 2025.
30 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Adwumawura Programme, implemented by the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), has commenced grant disbursement to support youth-owned business establishment. The 2025 cohort launched on April 28, 2025, received over 120,000 applications within the first weeks and underwent evaluation by a 9-member selection committee.
28 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme has begun disbursing grants to beneficiaries of the 2025 cohort under the Adwumawura Programme, which aims to support youth entrepreneurship and create jobs. The programme has trained and mentored 10,887 beneficiaries across the country, who underwent five weeks of intensive training followed by six months of post-training mentorship, with a merit-based selection process identifying high-potential businesses for grant support.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme has commenced disbursement of grants to 2025 cohort beneficiaries under the Adwumawura Programme, a national initiative to support youth entrepreneurship and job creation. The programme has trained and mentored 10,887 beneficiaries across the country through 5 weeks of intensive entrepreneurial training followed by 6 months of post-training mentorship, with a Grant Management Committee overseeing merit-based selection of high-potential businesses for funding.
24 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →