Topic: Collaborative Project Development Using Digital Tools Dates: 6–8 August 2026 (Arrival: 5 August 2026) Venue: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana The ACCESS 2.0 Alumni Programme invites former ACCESS participants to apply for a unique three-day collaborative workshop focused on developing fundable project concepts in
ACCESS is pleased to announce the Call for Applications for the ACCESS Nigeria Research Summer School (ANRSS 2026), scheduled to take place from 20–29 September 2026 at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. The ANRSS 2026 is designed to strengthen the research capacity of postgraduate students by providing practical training
ACCESS at Leipzig University recently had the pleasure of welcoming a distinguished delegation from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana. The visit, highlighted in a recent university news release, forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen international collaboration between Germany and Ghana, particularly in the areas of
ACCESS was presented in a recent webinar on 16 April 2026, organised by the Faculty of Management and Public Administration at the Walter Sisulu University in South Africa. The webinar, which brought together about 20 academics, project leaders, and institutional partners, contributed to an engaging discussion on strengthening graduate pathways
Are you working on a start-up or spin-off project with the potential to solve real-world challenges? Whether you are a researcher, lecturer, postgraduate student, or recent graduate, this is an opportunity to transform your innovation into a thriving business venture. As part of its continued commitment to fostering innovation and
Rector Prof. Dr. Eva Inés Obergfell of Leipzig University visited Ghana from March 21st to 27th, 2026, as part of a delegation of German university leaders. The visit, organized by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), provided valuable insights into Ghana’s higher education and research landscape and highlighted new opportunities
ACCESS is proud to announce the successful defense of one of our ACCESS PhD candidates. On 24 February 2026, Dolly successfully defended her dissertation titled: “Perceived Factors Influencing the Creation of University Spin-Offs in Kenya: Formal and Informal Institutions.” The entire ACCESS team warmly congratulates her on this tremendous achievement
Dr. Ugochukwu Chinonso Okolie, ACCESS Postdoctoral 2025 Fellow, reflects on his experience at the Leipzig University. From May to November 2025, I was hosted by the Institute for African Studies at Leipzig University as part of the ACCESS 2.0 Postdoctoral Programme. At the time, I was serving as a Lecturer
Book chapter: Resilience of Disabled Entrepreneurs in Ghana’s Informal Sector Authors: Boafo Christopher, Irene Okanta, Utz Dornberger Appears in The Informal Business Sector in BRICS+ Countries – Sustainable Economic Development in the Global South (Routledge, 2026), Part III “Technology, Innovation and Informal Economy Transformation”. The chapter examines how entrepreneurs with
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has hosted the 2025 Intelligence for Innovation (IN4IN) Conference under the African Centre for Career Enhancement and Skills Support (ACCESS) Project, in collaboration with Leipzig University and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). The conference, themed “The Role of University–Business