Accra: Invest in Africa (IIA) has officially opened applications for the MicroGREEN Programme, a significant initiative aimed at empowering 1,000 young entrepreneurs in Ghana and Senegal to establish sustainable businesses and generate green jobs.
According to Ghana News Agency, the programme is funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and focuses on youth aged 18 to 35 who operate enterprises within the agroforestry, fisheries, aquaculture, and biodiversity value chains. The initiative in Ghana will target entrepreneurs located in the Greater Accra, Eastern, Ashanti, Bono, Western, and Central regions. Priority will be given to young women, comprising 60% of the participants, persons with disabilities at 10%, and other youth at 30% to foster inclusive economic growth.
Successful applicants will receive entrepreneurship training, tailored business development support, and mentorship. They will also gain opportunities to enhance their access to markets and finance. The programme is expected to stimulate job creation, improve livelihoods, and support Africa's transition to a greener and more resilient economy.
Applications are open until September 18, 2026, and eligible entrepreneurs are encouraged to submit their applications through the official MicroGREEN Programme website. The selection process will be transparent and competitive, and participation in the programme is free of charge, with no payments required at any stage.
Carol Annang, Country Director of Invest in Africa Ghana, described the programme as a timely investment into Ghana's green economy. She emphasized the importance of the initiative, stating that entrepreneurs across the country are developing innovative solutions for climate change, food security, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable livelihoods. She encouraged eligible entrepreneurs, particularly youth, women, and persons with disabilities, to take advantage of the opportunity to transform bold ideas into thriving green enterprises that will contribute to a more sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous Ghana.
The MicroGREEN Programme is financed through the African Development Bank's Fund for African Private Sector Assistance and the Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation Multi-Donor Trust Fund. Invest in Africa is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises by improving their access to markets, finance, and business development services to enhance their competitiveness and growth.