In a powerful testament to the grit and creativity of the Ghanaian spirit, Enterprise Spotlight has officially announced the top 24 finalists for its prestigious nationwide entrepreneurship challenge.
This initiative, a landmark collaboration between Enterprise Group PLC and the Springboard Road Show Foundation (SRSF), serves as a launchpad for the visionaries who are not just building businesses, but solving the real-world challenges of today.
The search, which invited entrepreneurs aged 18 to 40 from every corner of the country, saw an overwhelming response from hundreds of hopefuls. More than a simple competition, this year’s cohort reflects a profound shift toward inclusivity. In a remarkable show of representation, 60.9% of applications were female-led businesses, while 7.9% came from enterprises owned by persons with disabilities.
From the fertile fields of the Northern region to the bustling workshops of Greater Accra, these finalists represent the backbone of the economy—spanning sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, fashion, and construction.
The Enterprise Spotlight is a contest for a prize pool of GHȼ500,000 as well as a year of business mentoring and support. The programme design is built on the belief that it takes more than capital to build a legacy; it takes a village of support.
A special grant of GHȼ10,000 will be awarded to an entrepreneur living with a disability who embodies the spirit of perseverance.
Every single applicant will gain access to a structured Mentoring and Counselling Programme providing the technical and psychological tools necessary to enable them scale their business.
National Visibility: The 24 finalists will be featured on Springboard, Your Virtual University, connecting them to a wide network of potential collaborators.
“This initiative is a celebration of courage and the entrepreneurial spirit of young Ghanaians,” says Albert Ocran, Technical Director of SRSF.
Phyllis Woode-Nartey, Group Head of Communications and Synergy at Enterprise Group PLC, echoed this sentiment, reaffirming the company’s commitment, “We believe in your hard work and growth, and we are here to support you every step of the way”.
The public is invited to follow the journey of these 24 trailblazers. Under the watchful eye of esteemed judges like Professor Robert Ebo Hinson, the competition will be broadcast nationally on Joy 99.7 FM, Joy News TV and Springboard Channel every Sunday.
About Enterprise Group PLC
Enterprise Group PLC is a leading financial services company comprising six operating companies: Enterprise Insurance Company, Enterprise Life Assurance Company, Enterprise Trustees, Enterprise Properties, Enterprise Funeral Services Ghana trading as ‘Transitions – The Funeral People’ and Acacia Health Insurance. The Company is headquartered in Accra and has operations in The Gambia and Nigeria.
About Springboard Road Show Foundation
Springboard Road Show Foundation (SRSF) is a Ghanaian non-profit organisation committed to raising the next generation of African leaders and entrepreneurs.
Through youth mobilisation, mindset change, skills development, and national engagement platforms, SRSF supports young women, men, persons with disability and displaced persons to build agency, unlock opportunity, and contribute meaning fully to Ghana’s socio-economic development.
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