Central University
University or research institute · Accra, Ghana · Founded 1988
Website: central.edu.gh. Private university in Greater Accra; no innovation, incubation or tech transfer unit found on its site.
Recent activity confirmed, checked October 19, 2026.
In context
Central University is one of 55 universities and research institutes in Accra listed in the Innovative EcoSystems registry, and one of 143 across Ghana.
The registry lists 457 innovation ecosystem organizations in Accra in all.
Universities and research institutes train the workforce and produce the research a regional economy builds on. Their technology transfer offices license discoveries, spin out companies and partner with industry.
Ghana scores 42.5 out of 100 on the IEPA (2024 edition), ranking 86 of 117 economies.
More universities and research institutes in Accra
- Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
Accra - Accra Institute of Technology
Accra - Methodist University College Ghana
Accra - Ghana Communication Technology University
Accra - Zenith University College
Accra - Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons
Accra - West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use
Accra - Regional Maritime University
Accra
Elsewhere in Accra
- GrowthAfrica
Accelerator - Kwae Capital Partners
Company - Dataking Consulting (Ghana)
Corporate R&D - ALX Ghana
College or training provider - U.S. Embassy in Ghana
Government or public body - Tema Export Processing Zone
Special economic zone - Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
Health research - MEST Africa
Incubator
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Kibi - Evangelical Presbyterian College of Education, Bimbilla
Bimbilla - St. Vincent College of Education
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