Driving Ghana's Industrial Transformation Through Technology & Innovation
Established in 1987, GRATIS Foundation is Ghana’s lead agency for technology transfer and industrial support — promoting innovation, skills, and sustainable industrialization.
- 40,000+ Machines Fabricated
- 50,000+ MSMEs Supported
- Over 30,000 Artisans Trained
- Active in 9 Regions and 31 Districts
News & Updates
GRATIS Foundation Engages Chinese Business Delegation on Industrial Collaboration
GRATIS Foundation Holds First National Management Retreat and Capacity-Building Training.
GRATIS Foundation CEO concludes five-day working visit across five regions
Our Core Mandate
Technology Development and Transfer
GRATIS designs, develops, and adapts appropriate technologies to meet the needs of Ghana’s micro, small, and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs).
Research, Design & Innovation
The agency conducts applied research and product development through the Engineering and Industrial Design Centre (EIDC).
Industrial Fabrication & Maintenance
GRATIS provides high-quality mechanical engineering services including fabrication, machining, and equipment maintenance.
Capacity Building & Skills Development
Through the regional and district centres, GRATIS delivers practical, competency-based technical capacity building in welding, machining, fabrication, electricals, and agro-equipment operation.
Quality Assurance & Standards
To ensure reliability and safety of locally manufactured equipment, GRATIS promotes quality standards and continuous improvement practices in all its operations.
Partnerships & Enterprise Support
GRATIS collaborates with government institutions, development partners, and private enterprises to implement industrialization and job creation programmes.