YouStart (Ghana Enterprise Agency)
Status not published
YouStart has operated through phased registration windows on the GEA platform rather than continuous intake, and disbursement has been affected by Ghana's fiscal position.
Government-backed starter and growth financing for young Ghanaian entrepreneurs, delivered through participating banks with GEA training and a partial credit guarantee. Loan tiers have run up to around GHS 100,000 depending on the module.
Ghana Enterprise Agency (GEA), Ministry of Trade and Industry
public · national
Deadline: annual_call — YouStart has operated through phased registration windows on the GEA platform rather than continuous intake, and disbursement has been affected by Ghana's fiscal position.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Major bid — written case, budget, possibly partners.
Who can apply
- Stage: idea, pre_seed, seed
- Locally registered entity required
Ghanaian nationals, generally aged 18-40, with a registered or registrable business.
How to apply
- Register on the GEA / YouStart portal during an open window.
- Complete the mandatory entrepreneurship training.
- Business plan submission and screening.
- Referral to a participating bank for the guaranteed loan.
What you will need
- Ghana Card
- Business registration certificate
- Business plan
- Bank account details
Source. https://gea.gov.gh/ — checked 2026-08-14 · not human-checked