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Startups in Accelerator Program inaugurated in Techiman

An inauguration ceremony of twenty (20) final Startups for ESCAPE Accelerator Program under the Ghana Economic Transformation Program (GETP) in partnership with National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme-NEIP with support from the Ministry of Finance, and the World Bank Ghana has been held in Techiman.

Date Created : 8/16/2023 12:00:00 AM : Story Author : Ghanadistricts.com

After a rigorous selection process 20 startups have been deemed ready to undergo the six months Startups Accelerator Program. In a keynote address by the Municipal Chief Executive of Techiman, Benjamin Yaw Gyarko, reiterated the readiness of the Assembly to support the ESCAPE Accelerator Program since it aligns with the local Economic Development (LED) of the Assembly.

He pointed out the commitment of the government in promoting entrepreneurship especially among the youth.The MCE admonished the 20 Startups to be committed and ready to fully participate in the Accelerator program since it holds the key to helping startups to run sustainable businesses leading to enhanced employability in the Bono East region.

The occasion also coincided with a Monitoring visit by a Team from NEIP led by Mrs Pat Mills who expressed their satisfaction regarding the work AgriCo Hub is doing to support startups in the Bono East region through the GETP program.

She urged the 20 final startups to devote time and effort to go through the Accelerator program so they can earn any opportunity that may arise in the process. He concluded by wishing all the trainees the very best in the next stage of the acceleration program.