HDG Homes, a real estate and investment management company, together with its partners for the development of the Kumasi Airport City project, has forged a strategic partnership with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), led by Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to establish a state-of-the-art technology hub.
This initiative sets out to merge academic expertise with private sector infrastructure to spark innovation, create jobs, and position Kumasi as a digital powerhouse in Ghana and West Africa.
In a speech delivered on behalf of Otumfuo, at the sod-cutting ceremony of the Kumasi Airport City project, Hiahene Nana Professor Ohen-eba Boachie-Adjei Woahene II, highlighted the importance of empowering local talent and fos-tering homegrown innovation.
He described the partnership with KNUST as a forward-think-ing approach that connects education with enterprise.
鈥淲e must begin a national conversation about self-belief. Ghanaians must be encouraged to invest in their own future. Strategic partnerships like this one with KNUST is essential
to building a knowledge-based economy,鈥 he stated.
Earlier, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of HDG Group, Stephen Owusu, reit-erated the vision to redefine Kumasi鈥檚 urban experience while creating an inclusive space for innovation.
鈥淭his partnership with KNUST represents the conver-gence of intelligence, technology, and investment,鈥 he said.
鈥淲e are creating a modern city that is walkable, green, and smart, a city that promotes both lifestyle and learning,鈥 he said.
For his part, President of Miller Holding, Mert Mildon, whose company is co-developing the project, expressed confidence in the long-term impact of the initiative.
鈥淲e are honoured to contrib-ute to this transformative project. We believe that by fostering a collaborative environment, we can unlock new opportunities for residents and businesses alike. This initiative not only aims to enhance the urban landscape but also to empower the community through education and sustain-able practices,鈥 he said.
He said 鈥淭hough this is our first project in Ghana, we look forward to launching more devel-opments in Accra and Kumasi. With over $3 billion invested across Africa, we are proud to bring that impact to Ghana and leave a lasting mark on its built environment.鈥
The first phase of the proj-ect comprises luxury apartments and residential units, slated for completion in under three years.
The Kumasi Airport City is designed to become Ghana鈥檚 first smart and eco-friendly urban enclave. The development will incorporate sustainable technologies and green spaces, promoting a healthy lifestyle for its residents.
With modern amenities and a focus on community, Kumasi Airport City aims to redefine urban living in Ghana.
Located on 50 acres of land opposite the Prempeh I Interna-tional Airport, the development will feature luxury residences, a five-star hotel, commercial offic-es, retail centres, green parks, and a dedicated technology and innovation hub.
This technology hub, de-veloped in collaboration with KNUST, will serve as a vital bridge between academia and the entrepreneurial ecosystem, reinforcing Kumasi鈥檚 growing role as a centre of innovation and sustainable urban growth.