Enhancing Youth Leadership at the Intersection of Globalization and the
AI Revolution
A youth-led research and innovation effort that began on March 4, 2025 turning a single conference into applied AI projects for Ghana's development.
Our origin story
From Dialogue to Deployment
On March 4, 2025, an international youth leadership conference was held at GIMPA that brought together participants from the Vitito Global Leadership Program, President K.A. Kufuor Scholars Program, Beacons of Excellence Central Leadership Program, Young African Leadership Initiative as well as selected students from UPSA and GIMPA. The objective was to provide a forum for the youth leaders to interact, jointly research and have initial discussions about the role of AI in Ghana's development.
Following this conference, six (6) project teams were formed to undertake practical engagements on the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Ghana's development. The focus areas included: education, agriculture, finance, small business, healthcare and women in STEM (SHEROES). Each team has undertaken extensive research through interviews, field engagements and collaboration with selected Ghanaian organisations.
Six project teams
Focus areas shaping AI for Ghana's development
Each team continues deep research through interviews, field engagements, and collaboration with Ghanaian organisations.
Education
Exploring how AI can personalize learning, support teachers, and expand quality education across Ghana.
Agriculture
Applying AI to crop advisories, market intelligence, and climate resilience for Ghanaian farmers.
Finance
Building inclusive financial tools and credit models that reach the unbanked and underserved.
Small Business
Turning frontier AI into practical tools for the SMEs that power Ghana’s economy.
Healthcare
Using AI to improve diagnostics, access, and health outcomes in underserved communities.
Women in STEM (SHEROES)
Empowering women and girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Where we come from
AI in Small Business emerged from this conference
The research group behind this site grew directly out of the conference's small business focus area helping propel its energy, networks, and mission forward.
Research grounded in the field
Born from the conference’s six focus areas, our work is shaped by interviews, field engagements, and collaboration with Ghanaian organisations.
Agentic AI for real businesses
We bridge small businesses with practical AI solutions that enhance productivity, customer experiences, and growth.
A pipeline of young leaders
We foster collaboration, advancing AI innovation, and connecting Ghana’s AI ecosystem to real-world opportunities.
Our Sponsors
Championing Innovation Together
Our sponsors are key catalysts in driving innovation, providing the expertise, resources, and networks required to transform groundbreaking concepts into practical outcomes.
