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Rural Innovation Network Ghana (RING)
The Rural Innovation Network Ghana (RING) is a key initiative under the BRIInG project, designed to build a vibrant and sustainable ecosystem that supports rural innovation and enterprise development. RING connects rural entrepreneurs, researchers, government agencies, and private sector actors to drive long-term collaboration, knowledge sharing, and resource mobilization.
Through training programs, workshops, and access to funding and investor networks, RING equips rural innovators with the tools they need to grow and thrive. The network also supports product development, branding, certification, and policy advocacy to enhance the visibility and impact of rural enterprises.
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By uniting stakeholders and promoting sustainable development, RING is creating lasting impact across Ghana’s rural landscape—empowering communities, expanding market access, and driving inclusive economic growth.
Launch of RING
On 12 June 2024, the UGBS Innovation and Incubation Hub organized a stakeholder engagement event, "From Farm to Fork," to foster collaboration among rural entrepreneurs, researchers, and investors. The event aimed to develop a framework for the Collaborative Community of Practice (CCOP) to support a thriving rural innovation ecosystem. Key speakers emphasized the importance of stakeholder engagement, rural food innovation, and government support for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The event concluded with an interactive panel discussion, promoting collaboration and addressing questions and concerns.
Inaugural meeting
On February 5, 2025, the Hub inaugurated the Rural Innovations Network Ghana (RING), a national collaborative community of practice comprising researchers, universities, government agencies, private sector stakeholders, and rural enterprises. RING aims to champion innovation, technology transfer, support services, and market access across rural regions in Ghana. The virtual meeting recorded about 45 virtual attendees.
Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer
On July 25th, 2025, the University of Ghana Business School Innovation and Incubation Hub hosted an insightful Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Training aimed at enhancing institutional capacity for the effective commercialization of innovations and research. The event kicked off with participant introductions and a broad overview of the session, setting a collaborative tone for the discussions ahead.
What do
I Benefit?
Membership offers inclusion in a dynamic and resourceful ecosystem, access to training programs and workshops for capacity building, a platform to share insights and research findings, support for product development, branding, and certification, as well as funding opportunities, investor linkages, and policy advocacy for rural innovators.