Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (SDD-UBIDS) is proud to announce its selection as one of only six universities nationwide to implement the prestigious Ghana Pact for Skills project under the Entrepreneurship Stream, funded by the European Union and coordinated by E4Impact Foundation.
This remarkable feat positions SDD-UBIDS as a key driver of green and digital entrepreneurship acceleration and incubation programs in Ghana over the next three years. Our university’s inclusion in this elite cohort is not just an achievement, it’s a testament to our rising prominence as a hub of innovation, strategic direction, and community-centered development in Northern Ghana.
The Ghana Pact for Skills initiative seeks to reshape the trajectory of tertiary education by improving students’ transition into the job market. With a focus on green innovation, digital transformation, and entrepreneurship, this project will empower students and local communities through training, incubation, and business acceleration.
The selection process was nothing short of rigorous. A total of 13 universities (9 technical and 4 non-technical) submitted competitive applications, including strategic plans, digital infrastructure portfolios, faculty profiles, and evidence of entrepreneurial readiness.
Through a two-phase national evaluation process comprising online application reviews and field validation visits — SDD-UBIDS emerged as one of only two non-technical universities selected, and the only university from the Upper West Region. Our overall score of 68 during the field validation confirmed our position in the final cohort.
What Set Us Apart
- Strong Strategic Vision on entrepreneurship, green and digital initiatives;
- Robust Physical and Digital Infrastructure, including our growing ICT ecosystem;
- Track Record of Community Engagement in Northern Ghana;
- Regional Representation Mandate, positioning us as the sole representative from the Upper West and one of the few from Northern Ghana.
“This recognition is not just a win for SDD-UBIDS, but for the entire Upper West Region. It’s a celebration of innovation, resilience, and the transformative power of education in rural and underserved regions.” — Prof. Frederick Dayour, Director of Research, SDD-UBIDS