Ghana SME’s and Startup Week unveils shortlisted nominees for Ghana Innovation and Startup Awards 2024

The much-anticipated Ghana SME’s and Startup Week returns with a bang, bringing together the nation’s most innovative minds for the prestigious Ghana Innovation and Startup Awards 2024. Set to take place from September 25th to 28th at the Accra Digital Centre, this year’s event promises to be a landmark celebration of ingenuity, entrepreneurial spirit, and the limitless potential of Ghana’s SMEs and Startup ecosystem.

With the event serving as the grand finale of the Ghana SME’s and Startup Week, the awards will recognize trailblazing startups and founders who are breaking barriers, creating jobs, and propelling the country toward economic growth. Over the past year, the entrepreneurial landscape in Ghana has experienced unprecedented dynamism, and this year’s nominees truly embody the creativity, resilience, and forward-thinking approaches needed to lead the future.

The Ghana Innovation and Startup Awards 2024 will shine a spotlight on exceptional entrepreneurs and startups across key sectors such as Agritech, fintech, emerging technologies, manufacturing, and sustainability, to name just a few. This year’s competition has been fierce, with hundreds of nominations pouring in from across the country, showcasing the breadth and depth of innovation brewing in Ghana. Among the notable shortlisted nominees for various categories include:

1. Male Founder of The Year

2. Manufacturing And Engineering Startup of The Year

3. Rising Star Startup of The Year

4. Agritech Startup of The Year

5. Fintech Startup of The Year

6. Green / Sustainability Startup of The Year

7. Emerging Technologies Startup of The Year

8. Edutech Startup of The Year

9. Ecommerce Or Retail Tech Startup of The Year

10. Rural Startup of The Year

11. Tourism And Leisure Startup of The Year

12. Startup Service Provider of The Year

13. Student Startup of The Year

14. Female Founder of The Year

Each category represents diverse industries where these visionary entrepreneurs have demonstrated excellence in innovation, growth, and sustainability. The event not only celebrates the brilliance of these entrepreneurs but also positions Ghana as a fertile ground for groundbreaking business ideas, ripe for investment.

Ghana SME’s and Startup Week 2024: A Catalyst for Growth and Opportunity

Beyond the awards, Ghana SME’s Startup Week serves as a conduit for meaningful interactions between youth representatives, researchers, policymakers, and investors from around the globe. This year’s discussions will revolve around the pivotal issues of jobs for youth, skills development, and entrepreneurship, all within the context of Ghana’s rapidly evolving economic landscape. Through GSSW, young entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to connect with investors, while securing insights into the growth potential of key sectors in Ghana’s economy.

‘’We are proud to provide a platform that not only celebrates excellence in entrepreneurship but also paves the way for SME’s and Startups to thrive through secure investment opportunities and invaluable business insights,” says Solomon Adjei, President of the Association of Ghana Startups.

As GSSW continues to grow in prestige, it strengthens its role as the premier event that drives impactful dialogue and collaboration among Ghana’s brightest business leaders and innovative minds. The event promises not only to reward ingenuity but also to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs to take bold steps toward transforming Ghana’s business landscape.

Join us at the Accra Digital Centre from September 25th to 28th as we honor the best of the best in Ghana’s SMEs and startup ecosystem. For more information about GSSW and the Ghana Innovation and Startup Awards 2024, visit www.ghanastartupweek.org .

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