Open: Invitation to Tender: Research into Using Banana-fibre Papers to Protect White Yams from Nematodes
In partnership with the Frontier Tech Hub, the FCDO is exploring the adoption of novel nature-based technology by yam farmers in Ghana to protect and increase crop yields. This pilot aims to carry out research with a range of agricultural actors, (including farmers, co-operative, agricultural extensions workers, etc.) to understand the potential for, and what […]
GRIC ANNUAL FORUM
Mark your calendars! The Ghana Research and Industry Collaborative (GRIC) Annual Forum is here. Join us for a transformative day at the GRIC Forum 2024, where researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, international partners and academic experts come together to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and practical industry application in Ghana. đź—“ Date: 26th November, 2024 […]
GRIC LEARNING WORKSHOP
📢 Join Us for the GRIC Learning Workshop! 📢 On November 13, 2024, the Ghana Research and Industry Collaborative (GRIC) will host a virtual workshop titled “From Bench to Shelf: Commercialization of Food Research Outcomes” on Zoom. This session is designed to bridge the gap between research and market, guiding participants on how to turn […]
Automating Glaucoma Diagnosis using Artificial Intelligence
MLCs for Advanced Glaucoma Diagnosis: A Study within the Ghanaian Healthcare Context Authors: Andrew Owusu-Ansah, Emmanuel Adator, Mercy Oforiwaa Berchie, Julius Markwei, Abraham Boakye Yiadom, Anang-Bey Kwame, Joseph Sa-Ambo Mannyeya Abstract: This study focuses on automating the diagnosis of glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible vision loss, through machine learning classifiers (MLCs). Using data from […]
IDRC Program Evaluations 2025/2026
Evaluation of five IDRC programs IDRC requests expressions of interest for five teams to conduct program evaluations of IDRC’s five programs: Climate-Resilient Food Systems, Global Health, Education and Science, Democratic and Inclusive Governance, Sustainable Inclusive Economies. The objective of IDRC’s Program Evaluations is to provide a systematic formative assessment of the effectiveness of IDRC’s program […]
Carrot Juice: The new preservative for Bissap?
Examining the effects of carrot juice addition on the physicochemical properties, bioactive profile and sensory properties of bissap extract during storage Authors: Beatrice Naa Dedei Tagoe, Dr. Maame Yaakwaah Adjei, Dr. Idolo Ifie Abstract: Hibiscus-based drinks like Bissap are popular in Ghana, but they spoil quickly during processing and storage, limiting their commercial use. This […]
Ghana Social Enterprise Policy Dialogue
Social Enterprise Ghana hosted the Ghana Social Enterprise Policy Dialogue at the British Council on the 10th of October 2023, to share with stakeholders, Policy makers and regulators relevant information, expertise and knowledge on ways of improving the business environment necessary for the development of the social enterprise ecosystem in Ghana. Thanks to our partners […]
GRIC Annual Forum 2023
A one-day hybrid forum to provide a platform for participants to engage in meaningful discussion, share insights, and explore opportunities for research-industry partnerships. With a focus on bridging the gap between research and industry, the event aims to drive forward-thinking solutions and strengthen the national ecosystem. The forum will have the following: a. remarks and […]
Global call for research concept notes: climate-smart livestock systems
Scope The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) are investing an initial CAD13.5 million to lead, through IDRC, a fund for climate-smart livestock systems (CSLS) in Africa. The focus of the fund will be to develop new climate-smart livestock technologies and business […]
Opportunity to Collaborate and Participate in AAAS-TWAS Course on Science Diplomacy
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAS), Washington DC, USA and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), Trieste, Italy, are seeking candidates to participate in the annual summer course on science diplomacy to be held on 17 – 21 June 2024 in person in Trieste, Italy. To strengthen the connection between scientists and […]