NASAAG Students Start-Up
NASAAG Students Start-Up Empowerment and Business Pitch Challenge
The NASAAG Students Start-Up Empowerment and Business Pitch Challenge is a transformative initiative designed to cultivate entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, and business acumen among students. The program serves as a platform for young visionary and industrious students to showcase their start-up ideas, gain mentorship, and secure funding to launch or scale their businesses and enterprises. The students receive intensive training on Developing Skills, Business Ideation, and Development, including How to Raise Capital for Start-Up. These workshops equipped students with essential tools to navigate the entrepreneurial landscape, emphasizing creativity, resilience, and practical skills to build sustainable businesses.
This groundbreaking initiative was first piloted in two universities, the Ghana Communication Technology University in collaboration with the Office of the Dean of Students on November 12, 2024 and the University of Professional Studies (UPSA) on October 30, 2024, in collaboration with the Department of Marketing.
The maiden edition rewarded the three students whose idea stood out impressively during pitch:
- My Coco Stuff Gh (Winner). Led by a physically challenged male student. Awarded a GHS ₵1,000.00 start-up support fund and a business referral opportunity. Sponsored by Agyei Empire Foundation.
- FixiMami (2nd Place). A group of two male and one female tech students. Rewarded with MiFi devices and a 3-month free internet package sponsored by Data Warehouse.
The 10k Wardrobe (3rd Place). Led by a female student producing organic hair treatment and cosmetics, she also received a MiFi device and a 3-month free internet package sponsored by Data Warehouse.
Our Vision: Agenda 20 by 2030
The Students Start-Up Empowerment and Business Pitch Challenge is a bold initiative aimed at empowering five student start-ups annually. By 2030, our goal is to support 20 student businesses and enterprises, helping them scale and thrive beyond boundaries. This vision is rooted in our mission to tackle graduate unemployment through entrepreneurship development.
