Meet the Innovators and Mentors Driving Change with YIC

At the heart of the Youth Innovation Circles (YIC) project are the innovators and mentors who bring their creativity, passion, and expertise to the table. Our innovators represent the future of entrepreneurship, crafting solutions that address real-world challenges. Our mentors are industry experts and seasoned professionals dedicated to guiding the next generation of changemakers.
This page celebrates their stories, efforts, and the impactful collaborations driving innovation across Ghana.

For Innovators

Who Are the YIC Innovators?

YIC Innovators are ambitious individuals with groundbreaking ideas aimed at solving local, regional, or global challenges. They come from diverse backgrounds, including technology, agriculture, health, and education, and are united by their drive to make a difference.

What Innovators Gain from YIC:

  • Access to cutting-edge resources in Maker Spaces.
  • Personalised mentorship from industry leaders.
  • Networking opportunities with investors and stakeholders.
  • Hands-on training in business strategy, product development, and scalability.
  • Opportunities to pitch ideas at Investor Pitch Days & Demo Nights.

For Mentors

Who Are the YIC Mentors?

YIC Mentors are dedicated professionals with years of expertise in diverse fields, including business, technology, agriculture, and education. They volunteer their time and knowledge to empower innovators, bridging the gap between ideas and implementation.

What Mentors Bring to YIC:

  • Industry-specific knowledge and insights.
  • Guidance on business strategy, scaling, and funding.
  • Access to professional networks and resources.
  • A passion for empowering the next generation of innovators.

How Mentors Benefit from YIC:

  • A chance to give back to the community by supporting youth-led innovations.
  • Opportunities to collaborate with other experts and industry leaders.
  • Recognition for their invaluable contributions to the YIC project.

The Power of Collaboration

YIC believes in the transformative impact of collaboration between innovators and mentors. Through this partnership, ideas are refined, challenges are overcome, and tangible solutions emerge.
Mentor-Innovator Duo

John Doe & Francis Osei

Collaboration Success Story

Francis’s innovative mobile app for health monitoring gained traction under the mentorship of John Doe, who guided him in refining his financial strategy and securing funding. Their collaboration showcased the power of YIC’s mentorship programme.

Social Entrepreneur

Akosua Yeboah

Community-Centric Solutions

Akosua’s initiative to create eco-friendly packaging faced challenges in production scalability. YIC provided her with access to Maker Spaces and industry mentors, helping her optimise her process and secure partnerships with local businesses.

Green Innovator

Daniel Obeng

Renewable Energy Pioneer

Daniel’s innovative solar-powered irrigation system was just an idea when he joined YIC. The Maker Spaces equipped him with tools to build a working model, and mentorship sessions refined his business plan, attracting investors during Demo Nights.

Tech Entrepreneur

Ama Serwaa

Empowering Women in Tech

Ama, a software developer, struggled to find support for her AI-powered education platform. YIC connected her with industry mentors and provided access to critical resources, helping her launch her platform in schools across the Ashanti Region.

Agri-Tech Innovator

Kwame Mensah

Transforming Ideas into Reality

Kwame started with a simple idea to enhance crop monitoring in Ghana. Through YIC’s Maker Spaces, mentorship, and funding opportunities, he developed a functional prototype of his agri-tech device, now being piloted in three regions.

Benjamin Franklin

Vendor consectetur

Damian Asante

Fountain of youth

Ama Serwaa

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Are You an Innovator?

Have an idea that could change the world? Apply to join YIC and access the tools, resources, and support you need to bring your vision to life.

Are You a Mentor?

Passionate about sharing your expertise and making a difference? Join YIC as a mentor and help shape the future of innovation in Ghana.