D4J - SME Innovation & Inclusion

SME INNOVATION & INCLUSION PROGRAMME

APPLICATION FORM

The Ghana Enterprises Agency, in collaboration with the Special Initiative “Decent Work for a Just Transition” (Invest for Jobs), an initiative of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), is rolling out the SME Innovation & Inclusion Programme - Digitalize for Jobs (D4J). This project aims to build the capacity of SMEs, equipping them with the skills to leverage digitalization for business growth. It focuses on enhancing process efficiency and competitiveness by providing access to knowledge, digital tools, and online visibility. By fostering a digital business environment, the initiative seeks to promote rapid SME growth in Ghana, ensuring job creation post-programme. The project specifically targets businesses that are owned or led by persons with disabilities (PWD), and SMEs with a high proportion of PWD employees. Read more About the Project. Check the Application Guidelines here.

If you encounter any challenge, kindly reach out to us on Call or Whatsapp. You can send us an email: greateraccra@gea.gov.gh

Application Deadline: 30th April 2025

INSTRUCTIONS

⚬ Please provide accurate information for fields that are applicable to you.
⚬ Mandatory fields are denoted by a red asterisk (*).

This project is for persons with disabilities who own or lead a business and SMEs with high proportion of PWD employees. If you not fall within this category, do not proceed.

Phone Number (10 digits)

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Name:

Application ID:

Business Name:

Status:

Participant Details

Are you?

Disability Type

No. of PWD Employees

What is the Nature of Disability?

First Name

Last Name

Other Names

Gender

Date of Birth *

ID Type?

Ghana Card

Voter ID

ID Number

Position in the Business

Region Only participating regions are listed

District

House Number

GPS Address

Please enter a valid GPS address (e.g., GA-544-7785 or GA-5440-7785).

Address

Trade Association/Organization you join: (Select all that apply)

Ghana Society of the Physically Disabled

Ghana Association of Persons with Albinism (GAPA)

Sharecare Ghana

Chamber of Entrepreneurs with Disability

Voices of Women and Children with Disabilities

None

Other

Select all that apply

Primary Phone

Secondary Phone

Business Operations

How long has your business been operational?

Business Status

Full-time Male

Full-time Female

Part-time Male

Part-time Female

Total Employees (Auto-calc)

Below 25

26 - 35

Above 35

Revenue (2023) in GHS

Revenue (2024) in GHS

Expenses (2023) in GHS

Expenses (2024) in GHS

Summary of Your Application

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Declaration:

By submitting this application, I hereby declare that:

The information given above is complete and true to the best of my knowledge.
I consent to the exchange of the provided information with third parties for verification purposes (e.g. criminal behaviour, corruption, money laundering, fraud, false statements, tax evasion, or other related activities).
I understand that the Project provides digital tools and online visibility for selected beneficiaries only for the duration of the Project and does not include any financial support.

Data Protection/Consent:

You consent that GEA, GIZ together with their partners may share your data for quality assurance and improvement purposes.
If selected, photographs and video recordings might be taken during the trainings and events, some of which participant will be clearly identifiable; these photographs and video recordings may be used in GIZ’s internal and external communications, including being published on the GIZ and GEA websites and also passing them on to GIZ and GEA's project partners for use as part of their public relations work. The data will not be used for commercial purposes.

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Business Information

Business Operations

Education & Digital Usage

Future Plans & Motivation

Summary of Your Application