KIC Business Booster empowers MSMEs and farmer-based organisations for growth
Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) has successfully launched a nationwide Business Booster Training to equip Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Ghana’s agribusiness sector, along with Farmer-Based Organisations (FBOs), with essential business skills to drive growth and sustainability.
The programme, designed to strengthen targeted MSMEs and FBOs, provides practical training in business planning, financial management, risk mitigation, marketing, and investment readiness.
Held across multiple regions, the training has seen significant participation, particularly from female-led businesses. This cohort aims to train over 250 MSMEs and FBOs, with more than 62 enterprises already benefiting from intensive capacity-building sessions and tailored workshops. Expert facilitators led the sessions, ensuring participants gained both knowledge and actionable strategies to scale their businesses.
A key feature of the programme is its personalised approach, where MSMEs are categorised into distinct groups for targeted training based on their unique challenges and growth potential. Beyond the workshops, KIC will provide five months of post-training coaching and support, reinforcing lessons learned and helping businesses overcome operational challenges.
Speaking at the training, KIC’s Executive Director, Mr Benjamin Gyan-Kesse, reaffirmed KIC’s dedication to nurturing agribusiness entrepreneurs.
“Our goal is to equip MSMEs with the tools and knowledge necessary to build resilient and scalable businesses. This programme is a testament to KIC’s commitment to fostering sustainable growth in Ghana’s agribusiness sector,” he stated.
As KIC continues to drive innovation and entrepreneurship, the Business Booster Training is expected to have a long-term economic impact, strengthening MSMEs and positioning them for success in competitive markets.
Participant testimonials
Many participants expressed their gratitude, highlighting the programme’s transformative impact on their businesses.
Christabel Ansah, a participant from Accra, said: “Before this training, I struggled with financial management. Now, I understand budgeting, record-keeping, and how to position my business for investment. This programme has given me the confidence to take my business to the next level.”
Ernest Obimpeh, Founder of Focus Farms, remarked: “The training on risk management and accessing finance was eye-opening. I now have a clear plan to manage business risks and secure funding. The facilitators provided practical insights that I can immediately apply to my business.”
With continued support from KIC and the Mastercard Foundation, these MSMEs and FBOs are expected to leverage their newly acquired knowledge to enhance their businesses, create employment opportunities, and contribute to Ghana’s growing agribusiness ecosystem.