CircularEconomy4Ghana
Innovation challenge 2026
Recover. Regenerate. Scale.
What if the future of Ghana’s food security could be shaped by circular economy?
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.
Who can apply?
We 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.
Innovative Financing and Financial Access for Circular Agri-Enterprises
Digital Advisory and Knowledge-Sharing Systems for Circular Agriculture
Waste Segregation, Collection, and Valorization Systems
Nutrient Recovery and Circular Soil Fertility Solutions
Traceability, Data, and Supply Chain Efficiency for Circular Value Chains:
Inclusive Circular Business Models for Youth and Women
What's in it for you?
Are you an innovator transforming agriculture through technology, circularity, and sustainability?
Join the CircularEconomy4Ghana Innovation Challenge and get the chance to refine, test, and scale your agri-tech solution in one of West Africa’s most dynamic ecosystems.
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: