Welcome to the WIIT Program

Empowering the Next Generation of Tech Women in Ghana —

From Bootcamp to the Boardroom.

Program Overview

Phase I - 8 months

Comprehensive IT, software development and AI training delivered in partnership with global learning platforms such as Coursera and Udemy, combined with in-person masterclasses from industry experts. The curriculum covers coding (Python, Java, web development), AI and machine learning, data science, cloud computing and digital product management.

Phase II - 4 months

Intensive entrepreneurship training and startup incubation, focusing on business model development, financial planning, market validation, pitching and scaling strategies. Participants will develop and refine startup ideas under the mentorship of experienced entrepreneurs and tech leaders.

Graduation & Beyond

At the end of Phase II, successful participants are provided with seed funding to launch their startups, supported by continuous mentorship and networking opportunities.

We also provide our participants with the opportunity to secure IT placements and professional opportunities with our partner organisations and industry stakeholders both in Ghana and across Europe for them.

Program Timeline

Activity

Month

Online IT, software development, and AI training modules; assessments and projects. 

1 - 4

5 - 8

Advanced specialization tracks (AI applications, data science, fintech solutions); capstone projects.

Entrepreneurship fundamentals and idea brainstorming workshops.

9

10 - 11

12

Business development, prototype building, pitching practice.

Demo day, final project pitching, seed funding disbursement, graduation ceremony.

Gabriel
Ayetor, MSc.

Executive Director

Katrin 
Kassen, MA.  

Director - Public & Donor Relations

Our Team

Kwabena 
Asare, MSc.

Director - Technology & Innovation

Donald 
Anani, MBA.  

Director - Marketing & Operations

Partners & Sponsors

Ghana Enterprises Agency

Funding Model & Sustainability

CORE FUNDING PARTNERS

Our core funding partners underwrite the annual costs of delivering the program, ensuring that each selected participant receives a fully-funded experience — from training and mentorship to graduation and startup launch.

CORPORATE SPONSORS

We are offering global technology companies and innovation-driven enterprises the opportunity to sponsor specific learning tracks aligned with their expertise — such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Financial Technology, Cybersecurity and Cloud Engineering.

IN-KIND SUPPORT

• Software licenses for development tools, design

  platforms, or productivity suites

• Cloud computing credits to help participants build and deploy prototypes

• Learning platform access (e.g., corporate seats on platforms such as Coursera, Udemy or premium tools on GitHub, Figma, etc.)