In a bold move to bridge the gap between entrepreneurial ambition and institutional support, Enterprise Group PLC has officially launched Enterprise Spotlight, a high-stakes competition designed to propel Ghana’s brightest young business minds into the national limelight. Launched on March 16, 2026, at Advantage Place in Accra, the initiative is being delivered in partnership with Springboard Road Show Foundation (SRSF). It will air nationally on Springboard, Your Virtual University, broadcast on Joy FM 99.7 and Joy News TV, beginning Sunday May 10, 2026.
Eligibility and Participation
The Enterprise Spotlight Challenge is open to entrepreneurs aged 18 to 40 across Ghana and from every sector of the economy, with women and persons with disabilities expressly encouraged to apply.
The competition will select 24 entrepreneurs through a nationwide application process, placing them through a rigorous assessment journey before a national broadcast audience. Participants who advance through the various stages of the competition will receive direct financial support. The Overall Winner will receive GHS 100,000, the First Runner-Up GHS 80,000, and the Second Runner-Up GHS 50,000. Semi-finalists will receive GHS 10,000 each, while quarterfinalists will receive GHS 5,000 each to support the growth of their businesses. In addition, a Most Resilient Award of GHS 10,000 has been established to recognize and support an entrepreneur living with a disability.
Beyond Funding: Mentorship and Support
While the financial rewards are significant, Enterprise Spotlight distinguishes itself through a multi-layered support system designed to move entrepreneurs beyond funding into visibility, mentorship, and national market access. Every selected participant, regardless of how far they progress, walks away with formal enrolment in a structured Mentoring and Counselling Program, a dedicated business showcase on Springboard, Your Virtual University, and direct access to Springboard’s nationwide network of over one million young Ghanaians, enabling peer-to-peer learning, collaboration, and potential B2B partnerships. Through the Springboard mentoring framework, participants also gain access to trained psychologists and counsellors, providing the psychosocial support that young innovators need to navigate the demanding realities of building and scaling businesses in Ghana.
Enterprise Group’s Commitment to Entrepreneurship
“Enterprise Group has always believed that business growth and national development are inseparable. With Enterprise Spotlight, we are putting that belief into practice, investing in entrepreneurs who are building real businesses, creating real jobs, and solving real problems in communities across Ghana. This is our commitment to the next generation of Ghanaian enterprise.” — Jacqueline Naadu Benyi, Managing Director, Enterprise Life
For Springboard, the competition represents a natural extension of its core mandate and a channel through which its institutional infrastructure is being placed directly in the hands of entrepreneurs who need it most.
Springboard’s Role and Vision
“Ghana’s entrepreneurs have always been ready. They did not need to be discovered; they needed a door to be opened. Enterprise Spotlight is that door. Entrepreneurs are not simply receiving a prize; they are being onboarded onto a platform, a network, and a proven system of support Springboard has used to transform young Ghanaians for over twenty years. Every entrepreneur who walks through this process will leave stronger than they arrived.” — Comfort Ocran, Executive Director, Springboard Road Show Foundation.
Application Process and Deadline
Applications are open with immediate effect. Eligible candidates must operate a registered business within Ghana and be between the ages of 18 and 40. The application deadline is Monday April 6, 2026.
To apply, kindly visit www.myenterprisegroup.io or www.springboard.com.gh. Once you are on the website, you will see a “Scan Me” QR code. Simply scan the code, or click on the link provided, and it will take you directly to the application form, where you can complete and submit your application. Applicants can also call 0249999555 or 0308 255 775 for more information
About Enterprise Group PLC
Enterprise Group PLC is a leading financial services company comprising six operating companies: Enterprise Insurance Company, Enterprise Life Assurance Company, Enterprise Trustees, Enterprise Properties, Enterprise Funeral Services Ghana trading as ‘Transitions – The Funeral People’, and Acacia Health Insurance. The Company is headquartered in Accra and has operations in Gambia and Nigeria.
