Waltergates Tech Innovation Hub
Providing incubation and acceleration to SMEs primarily through the use of Information Technology.
Our Goal
Our goal as a hub is to keep developing cutting edge technology to incubate and accelerate SME’s to enable them achieve financial independence, access new markets and accelerate growth. We aim to accelerate over 500 additional SME's over the next two and a half years. Our focus as a Hub has been youth and female lead enterprises, informal sector enterprises and quite recently persons with disabilities (PWD) lead enterprises.
Capacity
Waltergates Tech Hub currently has over 30 SME's in its Tech Innovation Hub and over 300 informal sector SMEs at various levels of acceleration. Through our acceleration programme we do not only train but develop business software solutions to suit the specific need of each SME. These include payroll, HR, time attendance, stock and inventory management, retail and sales management, and other business solutions SME's operating in all sectors.
In addition, we facilitate access to new markets, as well as access to loans, grants and equity financing for SME's. Through our fin-tech payment platform called Widepay Cash, which is licensed by the Bank of Ghana, we also provide payment solutions and bulk SMS to SME's.
Achievement
One of our notable achievements is our acceleration of informal sector enterprises. In addition to the education and training, we have also developed a platform to ensure financial, digital and welfare inclusion by providing micro-welfare solutions such as pensions, life insurance, health insurance, and general insurance cover for SME’s workplaces. Also some SME’s can access consumer credit and soft loans to help grow their businesses. We currently have over 300 female market traders’ enterprises undergoing acceleration.
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Forums & Engagement
In addition to this, Waltergates organized a forum for some SME's under our acceleration Hub to engage with the current Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on the 25th of March this year to articulate his policies for SME’s in Ghana, especially the informal sector SME's.
Waltergates also engaged the former president and current running mate of the largest opposition party the National Democratic Congress (NDC), His Excellency John Dramani Mahama on the 27th of January to also articulate his policies for informal sector SME's should he be elected president in the upcoming December 2024 elections.
These forums were organized to ensure government is intentional about developing policies towards the growth of Ghanaian SME's.
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SMEs UNDER WG TECH INNOVATION HUB
YUMMY BAKES AND GRILL
(“the official tasty treat”)
We produce high-quality, delicious food and cater for many occasions and events—weddings, funerals, birthdays, parties, canteen services, snacks, home food services, and more. We always aim to deliver outstanding service and high standards, which is what our customers have come to expect from us. This has been achieved by employing a highly talented team with great culinary and hospitality skills.
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NYON DERMA
With pure natural and naturally derived ingredient, Nyon Derma targets the healing of the skin as a means to enhance beauty and build confidence in users. Our products range from soaps, serums, natural body oils, creams and toners. Each product is made with the end user in mind and for a specific skin concern.
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Jana-psalms Enterprise
Jana-psalms Enterprise with the brand name Awakn Beauty Africa is a natural skincare brand inspired by the natural beauty and rich heritage of Africa. Our mission is to empower individuals to embrace their skin's natural radiance through high-quality products crafted using indigenous African botanicals and sustainable practices. Awakn Beauty Africa celebrates the diversity and uniqueness of African beauty traditions while promoting a message of self-love and authenticity.
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D'MEMA BEADS AND ACCESSORIES
WE ARE BESPOKE BEADS AND ACCESSORIES CRAFTERS, LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE INDUSTRIAL PORT CITY OF TEMA, GHANA. BORN OUT OF SHEER PASSION FOR STYLISH FASHION AND DRESS MAKING, AND A DESIRE TO BECOME A RECOGNIZED BRAND GLOBALLY, D'MEMA BEADS AND ACCESSORIES WAS ETABLISHED IN NOVEMBER 2015.
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DAYSTAR COMMERCIAL COMPLEX
The business obtains its supplies from reliable Suppliers in neighboring Francophone countries such as Ivory Coast and Togo, and has built a trusted business relationship with these Suppliers over the years. In terms of clientele base, Daystar boasts of a large customer base spanning individuals and households within Takoradi and its environs.
Allotey Honey Bee Farms
Our Company is to be recognized as a world class leader in the development and promotion of efficient low tech and cost-effective intermediary to intensive value-based advance beekeeping research and innovative solutions for increased sustainable improvement and efficient productivity of honey bees in Top Bar and Traditional Hives.
