Eastern Tech Hub Foundation

Eastern Tech Hub has been a key driver of local innovation in the Eastern Region of Ghana, with its primary base of operations in Koforidua, the region's capital. After years of local initiatives, Eastern Tech Hub’s community has evolved into a regional center of innovation and knowledge creation, linked to the fast-moving world of global interconnectivity. Eastern Tech Hub has created a unique space for startups, entrepreneurs, academics, and micro small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to network and prosper. Its value-adding business support services contribute to the growth and globalization of technology-rich enterprises in an environment that promotes innovation and enhances competitiveness for knowledge-based businesses. The core vision of our work has been to address Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through tech and entrepreneurial support focused on creating a pipeline of investment-ready startups (more than 70% women-led firms) and linking young people to employment opportunities. Ongoing Impact There is clear proof that Eastern Tech Hub’s work has promoted socioeconomic development and competitiveness of the Eastern Region through innovation with key highlights being: 1. Creating new business opportunities and adding value to mature companies 2. Fostered entrepreneurship and incubating new innovative companies 3. Generated new knowledge-based companies and jobs; 4. Built attractive spaces for emerging knowledge workers; 5. Enhanced synergy between industry, government, academic, and research institutions in the region 6. Objectively increased the Eastern Region’s economic growth and global competitiveness by providing attractive physical and 7. virtual spaces for nurturing innovation and fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.