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

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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 recognise trailblasing 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
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

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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)

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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

 

  1. Edutech Startup of The Year
Name of Nominee Company Name
Prince Boateng Asare STEMAIDE Africa
Walburgar Wongnaa WaLteg Software

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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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