Three rising stars from Ghana have been chosen for a leading global startup accelerator programme to turbocharge their businesses. 

The startup founders were selected for the highly competitive programme, which assessed applications from more than 1,800 companies across 44 eligible countries and territories. 

The successful startups and founders are: 

• PureLube – Fareeda Mustapha A co-friendly, high-performance grease made from cashew shells for automotive and industrial use. 
• ShaQ Express – Anthony Owusu-Ansah Tech-powered green logistics company enabling last-mile delivery with electric bikes in Ghana. 
• SnooCODERED – Dr Nana Serwaa Quao Delivers emergency logistics software to improve healthcare in hard-to-reach areas. 

 The Commonwealth Startup Fellowship (CSF) empowers early-stage entrepreneurs from across the Commonwealth to address global development challenges through innovation and enterprise. 

They will begin their journey with a bootcamp in Accra, Ghana, from 17-28 November. Two of the Fellows from Ghana are funded by Imperial Global Ghana – Imperial's African hub based in Accra. 

Imperial Global Ghana, Imperial College London’s hub in Accra, supports hundreds of academics and entrepreneurs in West Africa by strengthening collaboration on research, technology, education and entrepreneurship between West Africa and the UK. 

The bootcamp is being hosted at Affinity Africa, founded by Imperial alum Tarek Mouganie. 

This year, 23 new Fellows were selected for the highly competitive programme, which assessed applications from more than 1,800 companies across 44 eligible countries and territories. 

The successful Fellows come from countries including: Bangladesh, Botswana, Ghana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tanzania and Uganda. 

The programme sees the Fellows participate in a six-month programme of workshops, mentorship, and coaching to kick-start their business development journey. The programme culminates with an investor showcase in London in May 2026. 

The Commonwealth Startup Fellowship is a flagship Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) programme funded by the UK government and delivered in partnership with Imperial. 

The high‑potential startups are all from low‑ and middle‑income Commonwealth countries, and the programme will equip the entrepreneurs to build thriving businesses, scale operations effectively, and drive job creation in their home countries. 

Clare Turner, Associate Director, Imperial Global Ghana, said: “These three inspiring Ghanaian entrepreneurs are tackling real-world challenges with bold, locally-driven innovation. We’re especially proud to support the Fellows through Imperial Global Ghana, helping them scale solutions that deliver tangible impact in their communities. By connecting these startups with Imperial’s global networks of alumni, researchers and partners, we’re strengthening international collaboration and unlocking new opportunities for growth across West Africa.” 

Professor Robin Mason, Chair of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission: “We are delighted to be working with Imperial to nurture these promising entrepreneurs and help them scale their startups to create real impact. We look forward to seeing the Fellows flourish over the next six months and contribute to the Commonwealth's thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Commonwealth Startup Fellowship is proving what’s possible when higher education, industry, and decision-makers unite with a shared vision for a better world.” 

Commonwealth Startup Fellowship 

The Commonwealth Startup Fellowship is a dynamic six‑month programme dedicated to igniting and elevating high‑potential startups from low‑ and middle‑income Commonwealth countries.

The entrepreneurs are equipped to build thriving businesses, scale operations effectively, and drive job creation in their home countries. 

The landmark initiative, developed by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) in partnership with Imperial Enterprise Lab and Imperial Global Ghana, selects startups from low- and middle-income Countries around the Commonwealth to take part. 

The first cohort, which included 19 founders, presented their businesses at the event at Imperial in September this year.

A keynote speech was given by Imperial alum, Babatunde Soyoye, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Helios Investment Partners, the world’s largest Africa-focused private investment firm.