On 24th July 2023, the Ghana Climate Innovation Center (GCIC) celebrated the induction of Cohort 8, marking the beginning of an exciting journey for these environmentally- conscious entrepreneurs. Simultaneously, GCIC bid farewell to Cohort 7, the most recent group of successful enterprises to complete the Incubation program. 

The induction of Cohort 8 represents another step forward in GCIC’s mission to support and amplify climate-friendly businesses that contribute to both climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts. These new businesses hail from diverse sectors of operation, including climate smart agriculture, waste management, energy efficiency, water purification, and greening.  

During the intensive nine-month incubation program, these entrepreneurs will benefit from a range of valuable resources, including expert business advice, personalized mentoring, technical training, grants, and comprehensive research analytics on market trends, competitors, and sector insights.  

The event commenced with a warm welcome address from Dramani Bukari, Director of Partnerships, Entrepreneurship, and Investments at GCIC. This was followed by a farewell and congratulatory message from Ruka Sanusi, the Executive Director of GCIC. In her speech, Ruka commended Cohort 7 for their outstanding achievements during their incubation period, such as saving 298,637.21MT in carbon emissions, employing 586 people, and serving 3,025,777.82 households. She also highlighted the individual successes of entrepreneurs in Cohort 7 and inspired Cohort 8 to surpass those milestones.