The Food-Agro Business Hub and Workspaces Opens Funding For Entrepreneurs

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Oct 19, 2024 - 10:18
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The Food-Agro Business Hub and Workspaces Opens Funding For Entrepreneurs
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OVERVIEW 

The Food-Agro BUSINESS HUB (FABhub) has emerged as a leading platform dedicated to empowering farmers, agribusinesses and other stakeholders across the food and agriculture value chain by providing support in production and processing to packaging, distribution and hospitality.

FABhub seeks to bridge the gap between production and market access, fostering a more efficient and sustainable agricultural ecosystem.

FOCUS AREAS

  • Infrastructure Support: FABhub offers modern and well-equipped workspaces, meeting rooms, and offices, plus training facilities tailored to support food and agriprocessing entrepreneurs, including restaurants, food vendors, and hospitality businesses.
  • Access to Market Information: Provision of valuable market insights and information to assist businesses in the food and agro processing industry to make informed decisions and to drive business growth.
  • Mentorship and Networking: Connecting food and hospitality business owners and entrepreneurs with industry experts through mentorship programs and networking opportunities. 
  • Funding Support: Providing tailored funding support to SMEs in the food and hospitality sector.
  • Business Consultancy Services: Providing expert guidance in strategic planning, menu development, customer relationship management and operational optimisation for restaurants, food vendors and hospitality businesses. 
  • Business Development Services for SMEs: Providing vocational and technical skills programs, including apprenticeships, to equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the food and hospitality industry. 

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)

By supporting the growth and development of the food and hospitality industry, FABhub contributes to the achievement of SDG 2, 8, 9, and 12 in promoting a more sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future for all.

  • SDG 2 : Zero hunger: FABhub helps to ensure that everyone has access to nutritious food by developing sustainable food systems. 
  • SDG 8 : Descent work and economic growth: FABhub equips individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to secure work.
  • SDG 9 : Industry, innovation and infrastructure: The Food-Agro Business Hub's consultancy services provides support to businesses in operations optimisation, customer experience enhancement and funding for growth.
  • SDG 12 : Responsible consumption and production: FABhub promotes sustainable practices in menu development and waste reduction in the food and hospitality industry. 

PARTNERS 

  • Food and Drugs Authority Ghana
  • JustFood, Just Inspire 
  • The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Plan
  • RAEGAN ADVISORS.

The Food-Agro Business Hub is calling on entrepreneurs and business owners in the food and hospitality industry to join their vibrant ecosystem to access resources, funding and other opportunities to grow their entrepreneurial ventures.

JOIN THE FOOD-AGRO BUSINESS HUB