Happy Farmers’ Day!!! Today, we join the nation in honouring the farmers whose dedication sustains Ghana’s food systems and strengthens our local economies. Their resilience, expertise and unwavering commitment continue to nourish communities and drive national development.

RISE/E Cohort 2 has officially begun, marking a new journey for entrepreneurs ready to grow, and lead with impact. As we mark the #InternationalDayOfPersonswithDisabilities , this cohort reminds us that embedding inclusion from the start is key to building impactful businesses.

A big congratulations to Theophilus Aboagye, founder of AGE Industries. He emerges as the Winner in the Early-Stage Business Category of the #YouthAgriInnovationChallenge, taking home GHS 50,000 for his groundbreaking innovation. @WorldUniService @MastercardFdn

Congratulations to Jonathan Cobbinah, founder of COGAM Manufacturing. He takes home GHS 30,000 as the First Runner-Up in the Early Stage Category of the Youth Agri Innovation Challenge. @WorldUniService @MastercardFdn #YouthAgriInnovationChallenge #ACTIVATE

Congratulations to Abraham Iborchan, founder of PureLube. He takes home GHS 20,000 as the Second Runner-Up in the Early Stage Category of the Youth Agri Innovation Challenge. #YouthAgriInnovationChallenge #ACTIVATE

Congratulations to Bawa Halidu, founder of Greeinno Tech. He takes home GHS 30,000 as the Winner in the Business Ideation Category of the Youth Agri Innovation Challenge.

Congratulations to Habiba Issah, founder of Fresh Harvest Juices. She takes home GHS 18,000 as the First Runner-Up in the Business Ideation Category of the Youth Agri Innovation Challenge.

Congratulations to Emmanuella Ameevor, founder of Orave Juices. She takes home GHS 12,000 as the Second Runner-Up in the Business Ideation Category of the Youth Agri Innovation The Youth Agri Innovation Challenge celebrates youth at the frontline of agricultural transformation

What an inspiring day it was! The Youth Agri-Innovation Challenge National Pitch brought together 16 brilliant young agripreneurs from across Ghana. They took the stage, pitching groundbreaking innovations that are transforming the future of agriculture. @WorldUniService

The wait is over. The lights are on. The stage is set. From hundreds of applications to 16 finalists , only 6 will win a share of $160,000! Who will power the next big agri-solution for a sustainable future? #AgriInnovationChallenge #ActivatePitch #YouthInAgriculture

The #YouthAgriInnovateChallenge National Pitch is here. After weeks of zonal showcases, 16 outstanding young agri-entrepreneurs across Ghana will take the stage to present innovative solutions shaping the future of agriculture. @WorldUniService || @MastercardFdn

Meet Abraham Iborchan, one of the Early Stage finalists. Through PureLube, he is turning cashew nut shells into affordable high quality grease, tackling waste, reducing import dependence, and creating jobs for young people and women in Ghana. #YouthAgriInnovationChallenge

Meet Louisa Yeboah, one of the Early Stage finalists. Through Yarp Foods, she’s adding value to locally grown cassava by producing high-quality flour and gari for households and food industries. @WorldUniService | @MastercardFdn #YouthAgriInnovationChallenge #ActivateProject

Meet Theophilus Aboagye, one of the Early Stage finalists. Through AGE Industries, he’s helping smallholder farmers access affordable, smart threshing machines that reduce post-harvest losses and improve productivity. @WorldUniService #YouthAgriInnovationChallenge

Meet Jonathan Cobbinah, one of the Early Stage finalists. Through COGAM Manufacturing, he’s helping farmers reduce waste and preserve their produce with eco-friendly charcoal briquettes and innovative, electricity-free storage technology. #YouthAgriInnovationChallenge

Meet Thamar Afedu-Annan, one of the Early Stage finalists. Through GirlFarmsHub, she’s creating healthy, natural products from dates and beetroots while supporting farmers and tackling food waste @WorldUniService @MastercardFdn #YouthAgriInnovationChallenge #ActivateProject

Meet Ernest Darko, one of the Early Stage finalists. Through Duckpro Ghana Limited, he’s supporting the poultry, aquaculture, and livestock sectors with protein-rich feed supplements made right here in Ghana. #YouthAgriInnovationChallenge #YouthInAgriculture #ActivateProject

Meet Mary Afulba Essilfie, one of the Early Stage finalists. Through AgriEase Ltd, she’s making cashew farming smarter and more efficient with automated machines that simplify nut collection and processing while boosting farmers’ productivity. #YouthAgriInnovationChallenge

Meet Rita Asimpah, one of the Early Stage finalists. Through Fabri-Tech Impressions, she’s driving innovation in agriculture by locally fabricating farm machinery that makes work on the field faster, smarter, and more sustainable. #YouthAgriInnovationChallenge #ActivateProject

Meet Lois Ashmond, one of the finalists. Through AgriLumina Consulting, she’s helping agribusinesses shine online with digital-first solutions that boost visibility, drive growth, and create new opportunities for women and youth in agriculture. #YouthAgriInnovationChallenge