Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) has gone into partnership with the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) Ghana to provide capacity building to young entrepreneurs in the food innovation space.
This partnership aims to bridge the gap between creative food products and regulatory requirements, whilst ensuring that start-ups across the country meet the highest standards of safety and quality.
Under the partnership, KIC and FDA Ghana will provide guidance, training, and mentorship to help start-ups understand the FDA certification process more effectively. This support will enable young entrepreneurs to bring their innovative food products to market faster, ensuring their business growth and market competitiveness.
Speaking at the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony, the Executive Director of KIC, Benjamin Gyan- Kesse, stressed on the importance of the partnership: “by supporting start-ups achieve FDA certification, we are ensuring that their products meet global standards, create access to new markets and opportunities while safeguarding the health and safety of consumers”.
“This partnership will also help to establish mentorship and advisory sessions that align food innovation with regulatory excellence,” he stated.
Also adding her voice to the conversation, CEO of the FDA, Dr. Delese Mimi Darko, highlighted the Authority’s dedication to supporting MSMEs in achieving product compliance to enhance food safety.
“As regulators with a difference, the FDA is not only focused on enforcement but also on empowering MSMEs to meet compliance standards and bring their products to market with ease. This commitment is embodied in our Progressive Licensing Scheme,” she added.
Dr. Mimi Darko further explained the role of the Industrial Support Directorate, a specialized directorate within the FDA, which provides targeted assistance to regulated industries, ensuring they receive the necessary guidance to navigate regulatory requirements successfully.
This partnership reflects KIC’s ongoing commitment to fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable growth for young agripreneurs. It also highlights FDA Ghana’s dedication to supporting local businesses while maintaining consumer safety and product excellence.
Through this joint effort, KIC and FDA Ghana are paving the way for a new era of food innovation in Ghana, where entrepreneurs are empowered to create and scale products that meet global standards.
