Applications Open for the GNBCC SME Support Desk, Cohort 3

Applications are now open for Cohort 3 of the GNBCC SME Support Desk. The programme supports entrepreneurs and SMEs in Ghana’s horticulture and cocoa value chains to strengthen their business systems.

The programme goes beyond classroom training. Over a three-month period, participating businesses receive practical support to identify gaps, develop stronger systems and put them into practice in one of three areas: Human Resources, Marketing & Communication, or Accounting.

Building on Results from Previous Cohorts

The first two cohorts recorded an average improvement of 90% in operational capabilities, with participating businesses putting what they learned directly into practice.

Through the Marketing & Communication Desk, two participating businesses secured a combined total of more than five major retail opportunities, while others established stronger brand identities and improved their social media presence.

Participants in the Accounting Desk moved from manual record-keeping to automated accounting systems, including QuickBooks, helping them gain better visibility and control over their finances.

On the HR Desk, businesses introduced formal employment contracts and onboarding processes, contributing to fewer labour disputes and reduced employee turnover.

How Cohort 3 Works

Businesses can apply for one support desk based on their most pressing need: Human Resources, Marketing & Communication, or Accounting.

The programme begins with practical, in-person group training and can progress to tailored one-on-one implementation support, where businesses receive hands-on assistance to put new systems and processes to work.

Application deadline: 14 September 2026
Programme starts: October 2026
Apply: go.gnbcc.net/SME-Desk

Want to hear directly from businesses that have been through the programme? Watch the Cohort 2 testimonials from 35:00.