Stanbic Business Incubator

Empowering entrepreneurs through every stage of their business life cycle.

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Welcome to SBIncubator

The Stanbic Business Incubator (SBIncubator) is a purpose-driven initiative of Stanbic Bank Ghana, established to empower entrepreneurs and small businesses with the tools, knowledge, networks, and capital required to build resilient, sustainable, and competitive enterprises.

2019

Supported 510 women in business, 461 SMEs, and 2,200 Youth

2020

Supported 729 women in business, 286 SMEs, and 2,498 Youth

2021

Supported 926 women in business, 248 SMEs, and 1,272 Youth

2022

Supported 1,022 women in business, 365 SMEs, and 2,195 Youth

2023

Supported 2,195 women in business, 247 SMEs, and 1,568 Youth

2024

Supported 1,506 women in business, 466 SMEs, and 3,034 Youth

Our Core Pillars

Business Operational Skills

We provide structured, hands-on training programs that focus on building the core competencies every business owner needs.

From understanding the fundamentals of business model design, to mastering financial literacy, to implementing efficient operations and HR systems, our programs are crafted to ensure that SMEs can move from informal, survival-based operations to formal, growth-oriented enterprises.

Access to Markets

Entrepreneurs often face one key barrier to scaling: market access. At the SBIncubator, we proactively bridge this gap by facilitating strategic buyer-seller linkages, organizing market exhibitions and fairs, and connecting SMEs to corporate procurement opportunities.

We also prepare SMEs to participate in international trade, through export readiness training, product development support, and access to trade platforms. Our network of partners and alumni provides a vibrant ecosystem through which businesses can build visibility, credibility, and sustained demand.

Access to Finance

Even the best business ideas falter without capital. That’s why we work closely with venture capital firms, angel investors, grant bodies, and government agencies to help SMEs access the funding they need.

Our programs include investment readiness workshops, financial documentation support, credit application guidance, and even pitch competitions where entrepreneurs have the opportunity to secure grants or equity funding. We demystify finance and walk with our entrepreneurs every step of the way, from proposal development to disbursement and beyond.

Our Programs

SME Clinic

The SME Clinic is a flagship regional outreach program designed to strengthen the capacity of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Ghana.

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Back to Basics

Back to Basics, delivered in partnership with JA Ghana and BoxPlay Ventures, equips aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs with the essential skills to launch and grow their businesses.

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Enterprise Development & Ecosystem Support

Our Enterprise Development & Ecosystem Support initiative makes the Stanbic Business Incubator auditorium available to individuals and organizations hosting events aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Trade Connect

Trade Connect is a specialized export and import readiness training program designed to equip businesses with the essential knowledge and skills needed to successfully enter and thrive in international markets.

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Our Partners

Stanbic Bank Ghana

Anchor Institution

Development Partners

GIZ, UNDP, Mastercard Foundation

Private Sector Companies

Multinationals and Local Giants

Government Ministries and Regulators

Universities and Research Centers

Impact Investors, Grant Agencies, and VCs

Non-profits and Ecosystem Builders

Interested? Contact Us Today

Whether you're an entrepreneur seeking support, an organization looking to partner, or an investor exploring scalable ventures, we’d love to connect.

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