{
  "id": 12488138,
  "title": "Opplift Youth Entrepreneurs Summit 2026 equips entrepreneurs with skills, mentorship and support",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/opplift-youth-entrepreneurs-summit-2026-equips-entrepreneurs-with-12488138",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-06T22:45:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Joy Business",
    "slug": "joy-business",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/opplift-youth-entrepreneurs-summit-2026-equips-entrepreneurs-with-skills-mentorship-and-support/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The inaugural Opplift Youth Entrepreneurs Summit of 2026 was held at the British Council Auditorium in Accra on Friday. The summit, themed “Build to Thrive: Equipping Young Entrepreneurs for Success in Ghana,” aimed to equip young entrepreneurs with practical skills, mentorship, and support to build sustainable businesses and generate economic opportunities for young people in Ghana. The summit featured sessions led by guest speakers and experts, covering topics such as effective use of social media for startups, entrepreneurial experiences, and the importance of avoiding distractions and mastering sales techniques. Additionally, 12 young entrepreneurs were selected to receive seed funding, logistical support, and mentorship to establish their ventures, demonstrating Opplift's commitment to providing practical resources and guidance for youth entrepreneurship. The event served as a platform for networking, exchanging experiences, and building connections within Ghana's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Opplift plans to hold the summit annually, aiming to inspire and equip young people to build sustainable businesses that contribute to job creation and economic development in Ghana.",
  "summary": "The maiden Opplift Youth Entrepreneurs Summit 2026, an initiative of Opplift, took place on Friday at the British Council Auditorium in Accra.",
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        "title": "Opplift Youth Entrepreneurs Summit 2026 equips entrepreneurs with skills, mentorship and support",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/opplift-youth-entrepreneurs-summit-2026-equips-entrepreneurs-with",
        "published": "2026-10-06T22:45:31.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}