Bawumia to launch UG innovation and entrepreneurship program

The University of Ghana in partnership with Global Entrepreneurship Network-Ghana will host the official launch of the University of Ghana Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programme (UGIEP), on Friday 6th August 2021 at 2 pm at the Cedi Conference Centre (Department of Economics, University of Ghana Legon)

UGIEP is a trans-disciplinary initiative that seeks to foster entrepreneurship and innovation culture at the University of Ghana, through extracurricular programs and projects that support creative thinking, venture creation, and growth towards the advancement of innovation and entrepreneurship development in Ghana.

It will help unlock the ideas of students, alumni, and faculty members of the University of Ghana, and translate the products and services from these ideas into products, services, and processes leading to employment and economic growth opportunities in Ghana.

The University of Ghana Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programme (UGIEP) is an integral part of the University's research development strategy to enhance its innovation ecosystem. The program is designed to engage students, alumni, faculty, and external stakeholders in leveraging the research, innovative skills, and experimental models to create start-ups and other opportunities.

UGIEP is a result of the partnership between the University of Ghana through its Institute of Applied Science and Technology (IAST), and the Global Entrepreneurship network-Ghana (GEN-Ghana).

The Guest of Honour for the launch is His Excellency, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia (Vice President, Republic of Ghana).

The event will also be attended by captains of industry, policymakers, academia, civil society organizations, development partners, the media, students, and alumni of the University of Ghana

The launch of the program is scheduled as follows:
Date: Friday, 6th August 2021
Time: 2:00 pm
Venue: Cedi Conference Centre (Department of Economics)
Admission: Strictly by Invitation
All covid-19 protocols would be strictly observed.

Sign. Stephen Gyasi-Kwaw
(Country Founder/ MD, Global Entrepreneurship Network-Ghana)
Tel: 0206621106 Email: [email protected]