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Bridget Eshun Wins GHS100,000 Grand Prize at Enterprise Spotlight Challenge

Bridget Eshun, Founder of Delsoy Milk Drink Limited in Ghana’s Central Region, has emerged as the overall winner of the Enterprise Spotlight Challenge. The Enterprise Spotlight is a nationwide entrepreneurship initiative by Enterprise Group PLC and the Springboard Road Show Foundation, designed to discover, fund, and elevate the next generation of Ghanaian business leaders. The highly competitive challenge received 468 applications from various sectors across the country. Bridget Eshun took home the grand prize of GHS100,000. When Bridget entered the competition, she brought with her strong belief in her vision and a determination to address a pressing societal need. Her business provides nutritious, plant-based milk alternatives made from soya beans targeting lactose-intolerant individuals and lactating mothers. Delsoy Milk Drink Limited also promotes environmental sustainability through a zero-waste production model, converting soybean by-products into feed for pig and poultry farming. “We say a very big thank you to Enterprise Group and Springboard Road Show Foundation for giving Delsoy Milk Drink Limited this spotlight. We promise to make you and Mother Ghana proud.” says Bridget Eshun, Founder, Delsoy Milk Drink Limited. Other winners included: Ernest Sampong Darko, CEO of Duckpro Ghana (Eastern Region), who secured second place and GHS80,000 for developing plant-based protein supplements for the poultry, aquaculture, and livestock industries—helping reduce feed costs for smallholder farmers. Emmanuella Yayra Ameevor, Founder of ORAVE Juices (Greater Accra Region), who placed third and won GHS50,000 for producing natural, probiotic juices while converting organic waste into fertilizer to support farming communities. Beyond building profitable ventures, the top three entrepreneurs are creating employment opportunities, empowering youth and smallholder farmers, and driving innovation in Ghana’s agribusiness sector. The total prize pool for the challenge was GHS500,000. In addition to the cash prizes, winners will benefit from a one-year structured mentoring and counseling programme, along with national exposure to support business growth and scalability. Albert Ocran, Technical Director of the Springboard Road Show Foundation, says “We are absolutely proud of all the winners,” He also expressed gratitude   to the judges, Enterprise Group, and all partners for their commitment throughout the challenge. In his congratulatory remarks to the winners, Daniel Larbi-Tieku, Group CEO of Enterprise Group, said: “What you are seeing today is the result of effort, commitment, and an unshakeable belief in your ideas. You have earned this.” The Most Resilient Award As part of the Enterprise Spotlight Challenge, A Most Resilient Award – a GHS10,000 cash prize — was dedicated to a person with a disability who demonstrated outstanding resilience. One of the most inspiring stories this year was that of Foli Elisha Kofi, Founder of Mycocostuff Ghana. Through innovation and determination, he has built a business that transforms coconut waste into eco-friendly products. Elisha’s resilience earned him recognition at the Young Innovators Awards and a place among the Top 24 finalists of the Enterprise Spotlight Challenge. He ultimately won the Most Resilient Award for his remarkable entrepreneurial journey. “Winning the Most Resilient Award means more than recognition to me. It is a reminder that despite the challenges persons with disabilities face daily, we still have the strength to keep building, creating, and inspiring others.” says Foli Elisha Kofi, Founder, Mycocostuff Ghana. 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 The Gambia and Nigeria. Enterprise is now ISO 27001 Certified. Your data safety guaranteed. About Springboard Road Show Foundation Springboard Road Show Foundation (SRSF) is a Ghanaian non-profit organization committed to raising the next generation of African leaders and entrepreneurs. Through youth mobilization, mindset change, skills development, and national engagement platforms, SRSF supports young women, men, persons with disability and displaced persons to build agency, unlock opportunity, and contribute meaning fully to Ghana’s socio-economic development. Media and PR Unit Springboard Road Show Foundation (SRSF) 024 9999 555 / 0308 255 775

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Celebrating the Audacity of Innovation: Enterprise Spotlight Reveals Top 24 Finalists in Nationwide Search for Ghana’s Brightest Entrepreneurs 

In a powerful testament to the grit and creativity of the Ghanaian spirit, Enterprise Spotlight has officially announced the top 24 finalists for its prestigious nationwide entrepreneurship challenge. This initiative, a landmark collaboration between Enterprise Group PLC and the Springboard Road Show Foundation (SRSF), serves as a launchpad for the visionaries who are not just building businesses, but solving the real-world challenges of today.  The search, which invited entrepreneurs aged 18 to 40 from every corner of the country, saw an overwhelming response from hundreds of hopefuls. More than a simple competition, this year’s cohort reflects a profound shift toward inclusivity. In a remarkable show of representation, 60.9% of applications were female-led businesses, while 7.9% came from enterprises owned by persons with disabilities.  From the fertile fields of the Northern region to the bustling workshops of Greater Accra, these finalists represent the backbone of the economy—spanning sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, fashion, and construction.  The Enterprise Spotlight is a contest for a prize pool of GHS500,000 as well as a year of business mentoring and support. The programme design is built on the belief that it takes more than capital to build a legacy; it takes a village of support.   A special grant of GHS 10,000 will be awarded to an entrepreneur living with a disability who embodies the spirit of perseverance.  Every single applicant will gain access to a structured Mentoring and Counselling Programme providing the technical and psychological tools necessary to enable them scale their business.   National Visibility: The 24 finalists will be featured on Springboard, Your Virtual University, connecting them to a wide network of potential collaborators.  “This initiative is a celebration of courage and the entrepreneurial spirit of young Ghanaians,” says Albert Ocran, Technical Director of SRSF.  Phyllis Woode-Nartey, Group Head of Communications and Synergy at Enterprise Group PLC, echoed this sentiment, reaffirming the company’s commitment, “We believe in your hard work and growth, and we are here to support you every step of the way”.  The public is invited to follow the journey of these 24 trailblazers. Under the watchful eye of esteemed judges like Professor Robert Ebo Hinson, the competition will be broadcast nationally on Joy 99.7 FM, Joy News TV and Springboard Channel every Sunday.  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 The Gambia and Nigeria.  About Springboard Road Show Foundation  Springboard Road Show Foundation (SRSF) is a Ghanaian non-profit organisation committed to raising the next generation of African leaders and entrepreneurs.  Through youth mobilisation, mindset change, skills development, and national engagement platforms, SRSF supports young women, men, persons with disability and displaced persons to build agency, unlock opportunity, and contribute meaning fully to Ghana’s socio-economic development.  Media and PR Unit  Springboard Road Show Foundation (SRFS)  024 9999 555 / 0308 255 775