E-Jobs4All opens applications for fully funded entrepreneurship programme

Applications have opened for the Entrepreneurship Jobs for All (E-Jobs4All) programme, a fully funded initiative designed to equip aspiring and existing entrepreneurs in Ghana with business development skills, mentorship and access to investment opportunities.

The programme is a partnership between Queen’s University in Canada, the Community and Entrepreneurial Development Initiative (CEDI Ghana) and Leadogo Incorporated, Canada.

It seeks to support startups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), students, unemployed persons and fresh graduates interested in establishing or expanding their businesses.

Under the initiative, participants will receive entrepreneurship and innovation training through the Dunin-Deshpande Innovation Centre at Queen’s University.

They will also benefit from advisory and mentorship services provided by experts from Leadogo Incorporated and the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) network.

The programme will offer participants opportunities to pitch their business ideas to potential investors, alongside masterclasses, lecture series and networking opportunities with established entrepreneurs and business leaders.

Successful participants who complete all three courses will receive a Certificate of Specialisation in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, as well as a micro-credential from Queen’s University.

Application requirements and timeline

The programme is open to individuals committed to establishing or scaling up a business. Applicants must have basic English language proficiency and be willing to participate in virtual training sessions.

Registration is free, with tuition fees at Queen’s University and mentorship and coaching fees from Leadogo Incorporated fully covered under the scholarship arrangement.

Applications opened on November 1, 2026, and will close on November 30, 2026.

Successful applicants are expected to register for courses between January 11 and 15, 2027, ahead of lectures and masterclasses scheduled to run from January 18 to August 30, 2027.

The initiative is expected to provide entrepreneurs with access to international expertise, practical business knowledge and potential funding opportunities to support enterprise development and job creation in Ghana.