Members of the University community are hereby invited to the launch of the University of Ghana Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programme (UGIEP).
UGIEP is a trans-disciplinary initiative that seeks to foster entrepreneurship and innovation culture at the University of Ghana, through extracurricular programmes and projects that supports creative thinking, venture creation and growth towards the advancement of innovation and entrepreneurship development in Ghana. It will unlock the ideas of students, alumni and faculty, and translate new ideas, products and services into employment and economic growth.
The University of Ghana Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programme (UGIEP) is an integral part of the University's research development plans to enhance its innovation ecosystem. The programme is designed to engage students, faculty, and external stakeholders in leveraging their research, innovative skills and experimental models to create start-ups and other opportunities. This programme is as a result of the partnership between the University of Ghana through its Institute of Applied Science and Technology (IAST), and the Global Entrepreneurship network-Ghana (GEN-G).
The launch of the programme is scheduled as follows:
Date: Friday, 6th August, 2021
Time: 2:00 pm
Venue: Cedi Conference Centre (Department of Economics)
Guest of Honour: His Excellency, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia (Vice President, Republic of Ghana)
Kindly confirm your participation by registering using the link below:
https://forms.office.com/r/kGtntq9BUx
For further information, contact the Institute of Applied Science and Technology on 0208540099/ 0244793703/ 0207087741.
Note: Catering services would be provided using strict covid-19 observance strategies
Souvenirs will be provided for the first 100 participants to arrive early
Kindly visit www.ug.edu.gh/iast for more details.
All covid-19 protocols would be strictly observed.
Thank you.
