RetailTech

Driving digital transformation in commerce, this hub nurtures youth-led e-commerce start-ups, digital marketing initiatives, and retail automation strategies.

Enhance Digital Literacy in Retail

Equip students and young entrepreneurs with knowledge and skills in digital commerce, including e-commerce platforms, digital payments, and data analytics for business growth.

Support Retail Startups

Provide an incubator space for innovative retail startups to develop and scale their business models using emerging technologies.

Facilitate Industry-Academic Collaboration

Bridge the gap between academia and industry through partnerships with retail businesses, tech companies, and policymakers.

Promote Research and Innovation

Conduct research on retail technology trends, consumer behavior, and the impact of digitalisation on commerce in Ghana and Africa.

Provide Hands-on Training and Capacity Building

Offer workshops, certification programs, and internships to nurture expertise in retail-tech solutions.

Retail-tech Incubation Programme

Retail-tech Incubation Programme

Supports startups and young entrepreneurs with mentorship, funding opportunities, and access to digital tools.

Digital Commerce Bootcamps

Digital Commerce Bootcamps

Intensive training sessions on e-commerce, digital marketing, AI-driven customer engagement, and supply chain optimization.

Industry Partnerships and Networking Events

Industry Partnerships and Networking Events

Engage retail businesses and technology firms to share best practices and foster collaborations.

Retail Data and Analytics Lab

Retail Data and Analytics Lab

Provides resources for analyzing market trends, customer preferences, and digital sales strategies.

Capacity Building for MSMEs

Capacity Building for MSMEs

Assists micro, small, and medium enterprises in leveraging technology to scale their operations and compete in the digital economy.

Annual Retail Innovation Summit

Annual Retail Innovation Summit

A flagship event bringing together stakeholders to discuss the future of retail in Ghana and Africa.

Impact & Future Outlook
Train and empower hundreds of young entrepreneurs and students in retail technology.

Support the launch of multiple digital-first retail businesses.

Strengthen partnerships between the university and key players in the retail and technology sectors.
 
Provide a research-based foundation for policy recommendations on retail digitalisation in Ghana.

Create employment opportunities through skills development and business incubation.