Enterprise Spotlight reveals top 24 finalists - In Ghana’s Brightest Entrepreneurs
Enterprise Spotlight has announced the top 24 finalists for its prestigious nationwide entrepreneurship challenge.
The 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 per cent of applications were female-led businesses, while 7.9 per cent 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.
Enterprise Spotlight
The Enterprise Spotlight is a contest for a prize pool of GH¢500,000 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 GH¢10,000 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 to scale their businesses.
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.
The Group Head of Communications and Synergy at Enterprise Group PLC, Phyllis Woode-Nartey, 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 could follow the journey of the 24 trailblazers. Under the watchful eye of esteemed judges such as Professor Robert Ebo Hinson, the competition will be broadcast on Joy 99.7 FM, Joy News TV and the Springboard Channel every Sunday.
Enterprise Group PLC is a leading financial services company comprising six operating companies headquartered in Accra and has operations in The Gambia and Nigeria.
Springboard Road Show Foundation (SRSF) is a Ghanaian non-profit organisation committed to raising the next generation of African leaders and entrepreneurs.
