The Agri Eye Consult, in partnership with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Crops Research Institute (CSIR-CRI), the Faculty of Agriculture at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), and the Ghana Agricultural and Rural Development Journalists Association (GARDJA), is set to host the first-ever Agricultural Researchers-Investors Summit in Kumasi.
The summit, scheduled for June 26-27, 2025, aims to bridge the gap between research institutions and industries in Ghana’s agricultural sector.
Bridging the Gap between Research and Industry.
Ghana, like many countries in sub-Saharan Africa, faces a significant challenge in translating research findings into practical solutions for the agricultural sector. Despite the country’s strong tradition of academic excellence and scientific research, groundbreaking research often remains underutilized, while entrepreneurs and investors struggle to find innovative solutions to scale and sustain agribusiness ventures. The Researchers-Investors Summit seeks to address this challenge by providing a platform for researchers to connect with investors and industry stakeholders.
A Call to Action.
The summit is a timely intervention, given the current economic uncertainty, rising youth unemployment, and the threat of climate-induced agricultural instability in Ghana.
By bringing together researchers, investors, and industry stakeholders, the summit aims to catalyze a new era of investment-driven research utilization in Ghana. The event will provide a platform for showcasing innovative research findings, discussing challenges and opportunities in the agricultural sector, and exploring potential solutions.
Prominent Speakers and Participants
The summit has attracted prominent personalities in the agricultural space, including Dr. Amos Rutherford Azinu, founder and CEO of Legacy Crop Improvement Centre; Dr. Dominic Oduro Antwi, President of the Global Africa Trade Advisory Chamber; Prof. Maxwell Darko Asante,
