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:
- Male Founder of The Year
Name of Nominee | Company Name |
Prince Boakye Agyemang | Corenet |
Kane Mani | Origgin |
Matthias Charles Yabe | ArkoFresh |
Festus William Amoyaw | Figtech (MyFig) Limited |
Emmanuel Twene | QET Organic Farms and Consult |
Bismark Mireku | AUTONOMOUS BUSINES CENTER |
- Manufacturing And Engineering Startup of The Year
Name of Nominee | Company Name |
Jeffrey Appiagyei | SAYeTECH |
Vozbeth Azumah | Vokia Foods |
Samuel kwaasi | Cold Krush Natural Juice |
Denise Afua Verod-Asante | Heavenly Joy & Karis |
Azeyam Gloria | Glozy Royal Ventures |
Anthony Dzamafe | Caveman watches |
Stanley Amamu | Multibusconnect Limited |
Courage Dikro-Hawkman | Hawk engineering and innovations |
- Rising Star Startup of The Year
Name of Nominee | Company Name |
Gifty Dede Tetteh | Safe Haven Exclusives |
Sheila Ankrah | Bespoke Catering |
Daniel Asiedu Asante | Dani Hydro-Drill |
Kwamena Taylor | Liquid Focre |
Emmanuel Kwasi Brown | BROWNZYTECH PRESS AND COMPUTERS |
Janet Yamoah | Jana-psalms Enterprise (Awakn) |
- Agritech Startup of The Year
Name of Nominee | Company Name |
Emmanuel Twene | QET Organic Farms & Consult |
Ernest Sampong Darko | Duckpro Ghana Ltd |
Ato Kwamena Mensah | LBH LC |
John Wobil | Wobil |
Michael Ofori | Meldak Agro |
Derrick Awumey | Agricom |
Owusu Achia Fred | FARMERCY TECHNOLOGIES LTD. |
Ohene Godwin kwaku | Royal Citrus Growers |
Emmanuel Boamah | BP-ADWINSA FARMS LTD |
Mohammed Awal Zingnaa Iddrisu | Assana kingdom Farms |
- Fintech Startup of The Year
Name of Nominee | Company Name |
Ebenezer Ghanney | We Wire Africa |
Mubarak Sumaila | Bezo Money |
Festus William Amoyaw | Figtech (MyFig) Limited |
Lanslord Asumakah | Maglans Micro-Credit Ent. |
Tracy Abiola | OA Pay |
- Green / Sustainability Startup of The Year
Name of Nominee | Company Name |
Leonard Asare | Mangoline |
Kelvin Nana Dadzie | NASPA Auto SPA Service Ltd |
Alice Frimponmaa Boateng | AFB Golden |
George Appiah | Solar Taxi |
Violet Awo Amoabeng | SKIN GOURMET |
Blessed Jemima Attuahene | Evergreen Blessed Enterprise |
Martin Sei Ebietey | Greenspace Agribusiness |
- Emerging Technologies Startup of The Year
Name of Nominee | Company Name |
Fred Nana Osei Kwarteng | NF Technologies |
Wonders Aggor | TRESTLE ACADEMY GHANA LBG |
Fred Abona Atiemo | Tawo Mobile Technology |
Ampabeng Bediako Richmond | DataMonk |
- Edutech Startup of The Year
Name of Nominee | Company Name |
Prince Boateng Asare | STEMAIDE Africa |
Walburgar Wongnaa | WaLteg Software |
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- Ecommerce Or Retail Tech Startup of The Year
Name of Nominee | Company Name |
Richmond Roland Kendrick Coffie | MAMABA TELECOMS AND PHONE ACCESSORIES |
Anthony Owusu-Ansah | ShaQ Express |
Nicholas Yeboah Mensah | Sassty Market place |
- Rural Startup of The Year
Name of Nominee | Company Name |
Sadik Ibn Abdulai | TILAA LTD |
Mariam Essel | Splash2020 Enterprise |
Awoonor Elijah Wupe | GRACE ON DUTY ENTERPRISE |
Jalilu John Yussif | Blesschild Electrical |
Emmanuel Darko | Nexto pharmaceutical ltd |
Joseph Benneh Forkuoh | Forks farms |
CHRISTOPHER ADJEI BOATENG | ABC CHRISLINK ENTERPRISE |
- Tourism And Leisure Startup of The Year
Name of Nominee | Company Name |
Tijani Yakubu Ndanyenbah | Rock View Hotel |
Justina Donkor | C&A merchant limited |
Eno Kwatemaa Antwi-Boasiako | TravelBites Ghana |
- Startup Service Provider of The Year
Name of Nominee | Company Name |
Daniel Asiedu Asante | DANi HYDRO-DRILL |
Selasi Dzikunu | Jayset Consulting Ltd |
Kwadwo Afeku | The Gold Coast Report |
Yaya Sarkodie | Baobab Entrepreneur |
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- Student Startup of The Year
Name of Nominee | Company Name |
Ishmael Afful Brown | IshmaelArts And Craft |
Isaac Clinton oduro | Splashclif laundry & cleaning services |
Kwaku Anim-Asiedu | Castor Care Ghana Limited |
Yanyae Donkor Andrews | St.Andy cleaning services ltd |
KWABENA KUMA | NANA BAAH’S BAKERY |
Francisca Nana Ama Asiedu | Naaf-KOK Entreprise |
Joseph Ekpaha-Kwofie | Tudu Africa Software Ltd |
- Female Founder of The Year
Name of Nominee | Company Name |
Sheilla Daniella Ankrah | Kitchen Mover |
Vinolia emma zigah | Vinolia wealth |
Leticia Ohene-Asiedu | Pins and Scissors Ltd |
Mavis Anartey | MayAfrique |
Elizabeth Oluwatosin Bammeke | Nutrio Agribusiness |
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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