Collins Sefa Friday, 5th December 2025 was a proud and memorable day as the 19th Cohort of the AEA LaunchPad Executive in Entrepreneurship graduated during the Africa We Want Summit 2025 hosted at Mountville International University College.
The ceremony marked the climax of a transformative entrepreneurship journey and ushered the cohort into their next chapter of leadership and innovation.
The event formed a major highlight of the Summit, which carried the theme “Unlocking Africa’s Market – Technology, Trade & Entrepreneurship.” The graduation drew entrepreneurs, SME owners, manufacturers, policy influencers, youth innovators, and business professionals from across Ghana and beyond.
A Celebration of Dedication, Growth, and Entrepreneurial Spirit
The atmosphere at Mountville International University College was filled with excitement as graduates reflected on their weeks of intensive learning, collaboration, and skills development. The class celebrated not only their academic completion but also the personal and business growth they experienced throughout the program.
Graduates were applauded for their commitment, creativity, and resilience — key values necessary for thriving in Africa’s evolving business landscape.
Meet the Graduating Cohort of Innovators
The 19th Cohort consists of a dynamic mix of entrepreneurs across various industries, including:
- Fashion designers
- Culinary experts and food entrepreneurs
- STEM trainers and IT professionals
- Logistics and transport service providers
- Construction, handicrafts, and creative arts professionals
- Exporters, traders, and product manufacturers
- Service-based entrepreneurs and administrators
These diverse business owners represent the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem the AEA LaunchPad program continues to build. Their participation and graduation reinforce the program’s mission of strengthening Africa’s human capital through innovation, leadership, and practical business development.
The cohort’s graduation graphics showcased each entrepreneur and their business specialty, celebrating the breadth of talent within the program.
About the LaunchPad Executive in Entrepreneurship Program
The LaunchPad Executive in Entrepreneurship is designed to equip emerging and established entrepreneurs with tools to build globally competitive businesses.
The program focuses on:
- Practical business and market insights
- Leadership and decision-making skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset development
- Strategic planning and market-driven thinking
- Exposure to trade opportunities across Africa
Across the weeks of learning, participants engaged in mentorship, hands-on workshops, peer learning, and real-world business simulations.
A Strong Partnership for Africa’s Future
Hosting the graduation during the Africa We Want Summit 2025 created a powerful synergy between entrepreneurship education and Africa’s broader trade and economic goals. The Summit connected participants with AfCFTA and GEPA experts, offering clarity on market opportunities and continental trade pathways.
Mountville International University College provided an excellent environment for this celebration, reinforcing the importance of academic–industry collaboration in Africa’s development agenda.
Empowering Entrepreneurs for Global Competitiveness
As the 19th Cohort embarks on their next entrepreneurial phase, AEA remains committed to:
- Supporting business growth
- Enhancing leadership capacity
- Facilitating market access
- Strengthening Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem
These graduates represent the next generation of bold thinkers and doers who will lead Africa’s economic transformation.
