The Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) and the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) Ghana have entered into a strategic partnership to support young entrepreneurs in the food innovation sector. This collaboration seeks to bridge the gap between creative food products and regulatory requirements, ensuring that start-ups comply with the highest safety and quality standards.

Through this initiative, KIC and FDA Ghana will offer training, mentorship, and regulatory guidance to help start-ups navigate the FDA certification process with ease. The support provided will enable emerging businesses to bring their products to market faster, boosting their growth and market competitiveness.

At the signing ceremony, KIC Executive Director Benjamin Gyan-Kesse highlighted the significance of the collaboration. “By helping start-ups secure FDA certification, we are ensuring that their products meet global standards, granting them access to wider markets while safeguarding consumer health,” he stated. He also noted that the partnership would introduce mentorship programs aimed at aligning food innovation with regulatory excellence.

FDA Ghana’s CEO, Dr. Delese Mimi Darko, reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to assisting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in achieving compliance. “As regulators with a difference, our goal is not only enforcement but also empowerment, ensuring that MSMEs meet regulatory standards and bring their products to market seamlessly. This is at the heart of our Progressive Licensing Scheme,” she explained.

She further acknowledged the role of the FDA’s Industrial Support Directorate in offering specialized assistance to businesses, helping them understand and fulfill regulatory obligations effectively.

This partnership underscores KIC’s continued efforts to foster entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable growth for young agripreneurs. At the same time, it highlights FDA Ghana’s dedication to promoting local businesses while upholding product quality and consumer safety.

By working together, KIC and FDA Ghana are paving the way for a thriving food innovation ecosystem, equipping entrepreneurs with the tools and knowledge needed to scale their businesses and meet international standards.

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