Identify and define problems, test assumptions, decide whether an idea merits building.
At the Ashesi Center for Entrepreneurship, founders, innovators, and catalysts develop ideas, test solutions, and build ventures through disciplined experimentation supported by mentorship, funding, and a community of builders.
Ventures in our ecosystem strengthen food systems, improve healthcare delivery, expand access to clean energy, and build digital infrastructure across Africa.
$8.2M
cumulative revenue
$2M
external capital unlocked
$3.15M
deployed in support
1600
direct and indirect jobs
220
ventures supported
The Roadmap
Builders move through a three-stage pathway that aligns support with their stage of growth. From early idea exploration to validation and scale, each phase provides tailored programs, funding access, expert mentorship, and the infrastructure needed to build, test, and grow viable ventures.
Venture building is anchored within four sector tracks that provide domain knowledge, practitioner networks, and stage-appropriate support.
Strengthening food systems, productivity, market access, post-harvest systems, and farmer livelihoods. Anchored in the Nkabom Collaborative.
Improving healthcare access, quality, and system performance. Delivered through the Africa Health Collaborative.
Expanding access to clean energy and climate-smart solutions. Pathways through the Arthur Waser Foundation Award and Ghana Climate Innovation Center (GCIC).
Cross-cutting solutions in education, digital services, financial inclusion, mobility, creative industries, and civic systems.
Agrifood & Nutrition
Strengthening food systems, productivity, market access, post-harvest systems, and farmer livelihoods. Anchored in the Nkabom Collaborative.
Health & Care
Improving healthcare access, quality, and system performance. Delivered through the Africa Health Collaborative.
Renewable Energy & Climate
Expanding access to clean energy and climate-smart solutions. Pathways through the Arthur Waser Award and Ghana Climate Innovation Center (GCIC).
Open Innovation
Cross-cutting solutions in education, digital services, financial inclusion, mobility, creative industries, and civic systems.
Whether you’re a student, founder, researcher, mentor, or partner — there’s a place for you here.
Curious about entrepreneurship. Explore industries, identify opportunities, test your insight.
Access structured programs, funding, coaching, and investor pathways to advance your venture’s growth.
Develop applied research, case studies, or teaching tools that strengthen entrepreneurship education and practice.
Contribute your expertise, networks, or resources through structured mentorship or advisory engagement.
Invest in building entrepreneurial capacity and venture ecosystems.
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