CGIAR Accelerate for Impact Platform (A4IP) - CircularEconomy4Ghana Innovation Challenge 2026

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About A4IP - CircularEconomy4Ghana Innovation Challenge

The CircularEconomy4Ghana Innovation Challenge is designed to support novel technologies that strengthen the circular economy, enhance food security, and build long-term resilience within Ghana’s agricultural sector. 

We empower entrepreneurs to test, scale-up, and grow their early-stage innovations into market-ready solutions providing tailored business mentorship, market access, product validation, and pilot testing with end-users.  

The CircularEconomy4Ghana Innovation Challenge is led by the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT through the Accelerate for Impact Platform (A4IP) and implemented in partnerships with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) / ITPO and with E4Impact, with support of the Ministry of  Foreign Affairs of Italy.

• Sponsor Organisation: CGIAR Accelerate for Impact Platform (A4IP)

Benefits of A4IP - CircularEconomy4Ghana Innovation Challenge

Through the program, you will receive hands-on tools and step-by-step support to build a solid go-to-market strategy, validate your technology, and access real market opportunities. You will benefit from: 

• A deep understanding of Ghana’s agriculture.
• A fully funded, 4-day immersive bootcamp in Accra, Ghana.
• Strategic connects with agribusinesses and ecosystem partners.
• Expert guidance from CGIAR scientists and UNIDO experts.
• A 3-month sponsored accelerator program, structured around five pillars, combining entrepreneurial training, technical assistance, and more.
• Opportunities to meet investors and commercial partners.

A4IP - CircularEconomy4Ghana Innovation Challenge Requirements

• They are on the look-out for early-stage agri-tech innovations with a working Minimum Viable Product (MVP), ideally already tested with end-users. Teams should be actively fundraising at the pre-seed or seed stage. Solutions must address real market needs, respond to local agricultural challenges, align with at least one of the designated priority areas, and deliver tangible benefits to smallholder farmers and value chain actors. 

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

08 August, 2026

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