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Ready to dive into the heart of Ghana's startup scene? 📢 Big news alert! Ghana Innovation Journal is thrilled to announce the release of our much-anticipated End of Year Report for 2023! Download your copy of the report now at https://lnkd.in/gG2euJBJ Uncover the secrets behind Ghana's dynamic startup landscape in the face of global challenges. This report is your ticket to unlocking exclusive insights and trends shaping the future of entrepreneurship in Ghana. 📊 Want a sneak peek of what's inside? 🚀 Number of investment deals in Ghana: 34 💰 Total funding size: $65.7 million USD 🌱 Discover AgTech rise to be the most funded sector in Ghana in 2023! 👩💼 Female founders spotlight: Learn about the rise in funding for female-led startups, including success stories like Jetstream's $13 million raise! But wait, there's more! Why should you grab your copy of the report ASAP? Here's why: ⚡ Dive deep into Ghana's startup ecosystem. ⚡ Uncover the forces driving startup success. ⚡ Connect with key ecosystem stakeholders. ⚡ Gain insights from exclusive interviews with industry leaders like Kissy Agyeman-Togobo of Songhai Advisory, Desmond Koney of Complete Farmer, Clara Arthur of United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), Ready to level up your startup game? Don't miss out on this opportunity to be in the know. Download your copy of the report now at https://lnkd.in/gG2euJBJ and join us in shaping the future of innovation in Ghana! Ghana Innovation Journal: Your go-to source for bridging the gap between data and innovation. Proudly brought to you by The Innovation Spark. 🚀 Let's #InnovateGhana together! 🚀 #Accra #Ghana #Africa #Report #Agri #AgriTech #Funding #Investment #News #Insights

Shaping Ghana’s Green Future: The investors who mattered in climate tech in 2024. As the global push for sustainable solutions intensifies, Africa-focused investors are placing bold bets on technology’s ability to address the escalating impacts of climate change. As part of our 2024 wrap-up, we spotlight the investors and ecosystem enablers who provide the much-needed patient capital and business development support to Ghana’s climate tech entrepreneurs.

Shaping Ghana’s Green Future: The disruptors who mattered in climate tech in 2024. Climate tech surged into the spotlight this year, with key players making headlines through innovative products, successful funding rounds, and impactful initiatives. As an authority in Ghana's startup ecosystem, we’re uniquely positioned to highlight the people and companies driving sustainable change.

Now Live: Half Year 2024 Ghana Startup & Innovation Ecosystem Report 🌍 Ready to dive into the insights shaping Ghana’s tech and innovation future? The Ghana Innovation Journal, together with The Innovation Spark, has just released the H1 2024 Ghana Startup & Innovation Ecosystem Report—a must-read for startups, investors, corporates, and policymakers! 👉 Link to Download: https://lnkd.in/dJZPzEeW

Thank you, Scio Network, for the warm handoff. We're honoured to celebrate hashtag #25YearsDeveloPPP, a testament to its enduring impact and success. At The Innovation Spark, working the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH through the consortium of GreenTec Capital Partners and Scio Network has been incredibly rewarding. Thank you for providing us with an opportunity to impact startups in Ghana through Ghana Innovation Journal hosting past recipients of DeveloPPP. The experiences we've gained from develoPPP, especially in Ghana, have been enriching and impactful. Special thanks to the dedicated GIZ develoPPP team, Annabelle Söffing, and Camilo Carrillo Wilisch for their leadership. Kudos to Emmanuel "Melo" Nomafo for his contributions. Here's to continuing our impactful journey! We nominate Shobhita Soor, Marie-Reine Seshie, MBA and Edward Neequaye, CA to share their project highlights. #25YearsDeveloPPP #ImpactInvesting #SustainableDevelopment #Teamwork

Starlink is Here! Is Ghana’s Telecom Industry Ready for the Shake-Up? This week, Isaac Newton Acquah had a call with the BBC News to discuss the potential impact of Starlink’s entry into #Ghana Within just 24 hours of that call, #Kenyan telecom doubled its internet packages in response to Starlink’s arrival, confirming what I predicted—competition breeds innovation and better service. This is proof of what happens when a market shifts; customers gain access to services they were previously denied due to lack of competition. Ghana, with roughly 70% internet penetration, still faces connectivity issues, especially in rural areas. Starlink has an ability to create connectivity in the most remote areas. Elon Musk's Starlink strategy is just like Tesla ’s market entry: target premium users, grow with them and then I assume create cheaper offers when demand picks up. Meanwhile, local players like MTN Ghana , Telecel Ghana , and AT, who are making huge profits—MTN Ghana alone saw a 34.6% YoY revenue jump in 2023—will need to act fast to protect their share of the market. Newton’s 3rd Law teaches us that “For every action, there’s an equal and opposite reaction.” As Starlink enters the scene, I expect to see better and more competitive packages emerge from our local telecom giants. What do you think? Will Starlink disrupt the market, or will our local providers rise to the occasion? Watch the video, and leave your thoughts and comments below on how you think this will play out. cc: Assist Ammishaddai Ofori

Blossom Academy secures funding to train data professionals for the digital economy.

This Week in StartupGhana #22: | Kofa Technologies charged with $ 8m | Blossom in the Academy | Bolt gets fined Hi everyone, and welcome back to This Week in StartupGhana! We’ve got an exciting edition for you, filled with news on funding wins, groundbreaking partnerships, and important policy updates.

Tendo Technologies joins Morgan Stanley’s Inclusive Ventures Lab, securing £250,000