The 24-Hour Economy Secretariat and the Ghana Venture Capital Trust Fund have formalised a partnership aimed at unlocking long-term financing for Ghanaian businesses seeking to scale and create jobs.
At the heart of the agreement is a shared focus on patient capital, funding structured to give businesses time to grow sustainably rather than chase short-term returns. The two institutions say the collaboration will prioritise small and medium-sized enterprises positioned to expand under the government’s 24-Hour Economy initiative.
Beyond financing, the partnership also seeks to improve investment readiness among local firms, ensuring that promising businesses are structured, compliant and prepared to attract capital. Officials say closer coordination between policy direction and funding mechanisms will help bridge a long-standing gap between ambition and execution.
For the Secretariat, the move is intended to translate the vision of a round-the-clock productive economy into operational, investable ventures. For the Ghana Venture Capital Trust Fund, it represents an opportunity to channel strategic capital into sectors with strong growth potential.
The broader goal is to strengthen enterprise capacity, expand operations and accelerate job creation, turning productivity targets into tangible economic outcomes.
