320+
Founders supported
Young people who have explored or launched ventures through the hub.
85+
Pitches delivered
Public presentations to mentors, investors, and partners.
48
Active ventures
Businesses still operating or in active development post-programme.
22
Revenue-generating founders
Participants earning income from ventures launched or refined at ITFY.
Where digital skills become ventures
The Entrepreneurship Hub helps learners and early founders turn skills and ideas into income: finding customers, pricing, money basics, feedback, and mentors who know the market.
Objectives
- Help learners move from technical prototypes to validated business ideas.
- Build practical skills in customer discovery, pricing, financial basics, and go-to-market strategy.
- Create visible pathways from training into self-employment and venture creation.
- Connect promising founders to mentors, capital, and market opportunities.
How it works
Discover
Participants identify real problems, validate demand, and define the value their idea could deliver.
Build
Founders develop minimum viable products, test with real users, and refine based on feedback.
Pitch & Refine
Regular pitch sessions and mentor clinics help founders sharpen their narrative and business model.
Launch & Scale
Promising ventures receive introductions to partners, investors, and growth programmes.
Impact
320+
Founders trained
Young people who have completed entrepreneurship modules or hub programmes.
48
Ventures launched
Businesses that began or were strengthened through ITFY support.
22
Revenue-positive founders
Participants generating consistent income from their ventures.
85%
Founder progression
Hub participants who report improved business clarity or income within 6 months.
Who it is for
The Entrepreneurship Hub is for young Ghanaians who have technical or creative skills and want to build income-generating ventures rather than (or alongside) traditional employment.
- Academy graduates exploring self-employment or product-based businesses.
- Young founders with early ideas who need structure, feedback, and accountability.
- Women and youth from underserved communities seeking dignified economic pathways.
- Open to participants with ideas at any stage — from concept to early revenue.
- Strongest fit for those willing to test assumptions, iterate, and engage with real customers.
- Priority given to founders whose ventures address local problems or serve Ghanaian markets.
Questions
Do participants need a registered business?
No. The hub supports learners from idea-stage through to clearer venture direction and early testing.
Is funding guaranteed?
No, but the hub improves founder readiness and visibility, which makes support pathways more realistic.
Can academy learners participate too?
Yes. Many founders come to the Hub after the Youth Tech Academy.
“This was the first place where my idea stopped feeling vague and started feeling buildable.”
Konadu A.Entrepreneurship Hub participant“The most useful part was getting practical feedback, not just encouragement. It made the next step obvious.”
Junior M.Young founder“The hub is strongest when it helps participants see entrepreneurship as disciplined problem-solving, not just ambition.”
Peter S.Business mentorOur approach
We provide 12-month incubation programs including workspace, mentorship, legal support, and access to investor networks. Entrepreneurs receive training in business development, marketing, finance, and scaling strategies.
Where participants go next
“Founders leave with a tested idea, first customers or a clear next step, and mentors who know their market.”
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