The Cape Coast Technical University (CCTU) has won the coveted European Union (EU)-funded Ghana Pact for Skills Project under the entrepreneurship stream to promote green and digital entrepreneurship.

Three (3) other technical universities and two (2) non-technical universities have also been selected together with CCTU to implement the project coordinated by the E4Impact Foundation, with a focus on green innovation, digital transformation, and entrepreneurship.

The other five (5) universities include Ho Technical University, Takoradi Technical University, the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (SDD-UBIDS) and University of Professional Studies.

The EU–funded Ghana Pact for Skills initiative seeks to empower students through training, incubation, and business acceleration in green and digital entrepreneurship, equip them with practical entrepreneurial skills, and facilitate their transition into employment.

A total of thirteen (13) universities – nine (9) technical and four (4) non-technical universities – submitted competitive applications for the project, including strategic plans, digital infrastructure portfolios, faculty profiles, and evidence of entrepreneurial readiness.

After a rigorous two-phase selection process which was an online application review and field visits to assess and confirm the selection of the shortlisted universities, CCTU obtained the best score among the Technical Universities, and had the 3rd best score among all the competitors with a total of 75.2%.

According to the Pact for Skills Evaluation of Universities in Ghana: Phase 1 & 2 document, the University’s collaboration with the E4Impact Foundation would roll out tailored programmes focused on sustainable digital business development. This would include entrepreneurship training, access to incubation and acceleration services, and enhanced skills development designed to boost employability and job creation.

This milestone is a source of pride and strength for the University as it aligns perfectly with the University’s mission to equip students with the practical skills and entrepreneurial mindset needed to thrive in today’s dynamic world.

Congratulations to Team CCTU for this outstanding accomplishment.

Source:  Directorate of Public Affairs,