Urban Blue Programme

Turn Your Backyard Into a Business

Empowering young women through catfish farming entrepreneurship

About the Programme

What is Urban Blue?

Urban Blue is an entrepreneurship programme designed to empower young women aged 18–34 by helping them establish profitable backyard catfish businesses from their homes.

Instead of looking for jobs, Urban Blue gives you the opportunity to build your own business with practical training, technical support, starter inputs, and access to reliable markets.

Benefits

Why Join Urban Blue?

As a participant, you will receive everything you need to start and grow your catfish farming business

Professional Training

Training in catfish production, processing, marketing, and business management

Starter Pack

Tarpaulin fish tank, 300 catfish juveniles, and fish feed

Technical Support

Continuous support from Aqua Professionals throughout your journey

Market Linkage

Reliable buyers at harvest, ensuring you have a market for your produce

Earning Potential

GHS 8,000 – 9,000

per production cycle while building a sustainable business

Eligibility

Who Can Apply?

Young Women

Aged 18–34 years

Backyard Space

Suitable space for a tarpaulin fish tank

Commitment

Willing to complete mandatory training

The Opportunity

Why Urban Blue?

Urban Blue is a pathway to entrepreneurship, financial independence, and long-term income generation.

The programme is designed to help young women own productive assets, run successful businesses, and create lasting economic opportunities.

Be part of Ghana's growing blue economy.
Build your business. Build your future.

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Ready to Start Your Journey?

Fill out the application form below to join the Urban Blue programme

Application Instructions

Please fill out the application form below to apply for the Urban Blue programme. All fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required. Ensure you have all necessary information ready before starting.

Takes ~10 minutes Secure form Confirmation email sent

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Urban Blue programme

Who is eligible for the Urban Blue programme?
Young women aged 18–34 with a suitable backyard or open space for a tarpaulin fish tank, who are willing to complete the mandatory training programme.
What do I receive as a participant?
Professional training, a starter pack including tarpaulin fish tank, 300 catfish juveniles, fish feed, continuous technical support, and market linkage to reliable buyers.
How much can I earn?
Participants have the opportunity to earn an estimated GHS 8,000–9,000 per production cycle while building a sustainable business.
Do I need previous experience in fish farming?
No previous experience is required. The programme includes comprehensive training in catfish production, processing, marketing, and business management.
How do I apply?
Complete the application form above. The process takes approximately 10 minutes. You will receive a confirmation email upon successful submission.

Build Your Business. Build Your Future.

Join Urban Blue today and start your journey to financial independence through catfish farming entrepreneurship.