National Entrepreneurship & Innovation Programme

A Government of Ghana Initiative

Success Stories

A compilation of testimonials from past NEIP Business Support beneficiaries.

Presidential Pitch

An initiative to offer young entrepreneurs the chance to pitch their business ideas

Greenhouse Initiative

An overview of the largest Greenhouse estate in West Africa.

Skills Training Centre

A Skills Development Platform for entrepreneurs and the youth.

About Us

The National Entrepreneurship  & Innovation Programme (NEIP) is a flagship policy initiative of the Government of Ghana. 

It’s primary objective is to provide an integrated national support for start-ups and small businesses. NEIP primarily focuses on providing business development services; startup incubators and funding for young businesses to enable them grow and become successful.The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) is therefore set within the context of Ghana’s long-term strategic vision of consolidating its middle-income status, building an industry-driven economy capable of providing decent jobs that are suitable and sustainable for development.

The Mission of NEIP

Key Achievements

These are some of our milestone achievement metrics

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Our Core Initiatives

The presidential business support programme is a special programme from the Akufo-Addo government that aims at supporting businesses. Read More

The Presidential Pitch is a special entrepreneurship initiative designed and organised by the Ministry of Business Development in conjunction with the National Entrepreneurship & Innovation Programme (NEIP). Read More..

The NEIP Greenhouse Estate Project is the largest Greenhouse Estate in West Africa. Currently we have installed 75 greenhouse domes at the Dawhenya irrigation site in the Greater Accra Region. Read More..

The student entrepreneurship initiative is an innovation and entrepreneurship solutions to Ghana’s graduate unemployment. Read More.

Campus Business Pitch is an initiative by the government of Ghana through the Ministry of Business Development in conjunction with the National Entrepreneurship & Innovation Programme (NEIP), it aim at stimulating the entrepreneurship mindset of young people in Ghana to make them Job Creators rather that job seekers. Read More 

The Presidential Empowerment for Entrepreneur with Disabilities is a special entrepreneurship initiative designed and organised by the Ministry of Business Development in conjunction with the National Entrepreneurship & Innovation Programme (NEIP). Read More 

What Our Beneficiaries are Saying

These are documentaries featuring past NEIP Business Support Beneficiaries as they share the transformational impact of the programme on their businesses.

Success Story

Under the NEIP Business Support Programme, 45,000 businesses (7,000 in Window 1, 12,000 in Window 2 and 26,000 in Window 3) have received training and incubation services in the following areas:

  • Business Management
  • Financial Management & Basic Bookkeeping
  • SalesMarketing & Branding
  • Business Plan Writing
  • Organizational Management
  • Corporate Governance, etc.

Product Portfolio

These are a few samples of products made by some of our Business Support Beneficiaries

Our Most Recent News

This is a snapshot of the latest NEIP related news

NEIP Invests in Skill Development

Three-Day Training on Agriculture Value Chain and Agribusiness Project Management Wraps Up Successfully ‘Employees Gain Invaluable Insights in Business Development Services for Agribusiness’. In a dedicated effort to enhance its expertise in the agriculture sector, the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) recently concluded a comprehensive three-day training program on agriculture value chain, agriculture innovation management,

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Prez. Akufo-Addo donates ₵50,000 to winner of Season 4 of Presidential Pitch

Prez. Akufo-Addo donates ₵50,000 to winner of Season 4 of Presidential Pitch Relu Interractives have been adjudged the winner of Season 4 of the Presidential Pitch. The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo pledged a personal 50,000 Ghana Cedis The winner took home a cash prize of 150,000 Ghana Cedis cash. Other winners including participants who

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NEIP sends Entrepreneurship to the Prisons, train 1,240.

The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program (NEIP) in collaboration with the Ghana Prisons Service, is making significant strides in transforming lives and fostering societal reintegration. With the launch of their joint Entrepreneurship and Skills Training Program, NEIP and the Ghana Prisons Service aim to equip inmates with vital entrepreneurial skills and vocational training, enabling them

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National Innovation Challenge

Are you a visionary thinker, an imaginative dreamer, or a problem-solving enthusiast? Get ready to embark on a transformative journey that sparks innovation and fuels your entrepreneurial spirit. The National Innovation Challenge, hosted by the NEIP (National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program), is here to ignite your passion for early-stage brilliance and groundbreaking ideas.