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GIJ Impact Makers: 26 people who shaped Ghana’s startup ecosystem in 2025 – Part 1
Building a scalable startup company in Ghana is a unique challenge. It requires more than just a great idea; it demands resilience, resourcefulness, and a distinct ability to execute in a complex market. While the broader narrative often focuses on the hurdles—from funding gaps to infrastructure—there is a dedicated group of entrepreneurs, investors, and enablers
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This Week in StartupGhana #58: $3 million injection at CarePoint | AyaHQ’s new web3 cohort | AfriSAF to decarbonize aviation
Hello guys, Welcome to our weekly recap of the big news + funding in Ghana’s startup ecosystem. Here’s a look at the bold moves shaping the ecosystem this week. Accelerator/Incubator 18 web3 startups selected for the third cohort of the AyaHQ x Lisk Incubation programme. AyaHQ, in partnership with blockchain platform Lisk, has selected 18
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This Week in StartupGhana #57: GSMA’s Innovation Fund for Impactful AI | Africa Golden Food’s $1 m seed round | Hack54 Hackathon
Hello everyone Welcome to our weekly recap of the big news + funding in Ghana’s startup ecosystem. Here’s a look at the bold moves shaping the ecosystem this week. Accelerator & Incubator 3 student-led startups emerge winners of the maiden Hack54 Hackathon. Three innovative student-led teams—NovaHQ, PreaVita, and Medi-FI—have emerged as the top winners of
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This Week in StartupGhana #56: Wahu Mobility pulls in additional investment | Rivia’s digital network reaches 52 hospital providers | KIC launches agritech makerspace
Hello guys, Welcome to our weekly recap of the big news + funding in Ghana’s startup ecosystem. Here’s a look at the bold moves shaping the ecosystem this week. Accelerator & Incubator Kosmos Innovation Center launches first full-scale agritech makerspace in Kumasi. Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) has opened a state-of-the-art makerspace in Ejisu, Kumasi, designed
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This Week in StartupGhana #55: mPharma raises new investment | Sahara Impact Ventures get a boost | Ghana Climate Innovation Centre’s new boss
Hello guys, Welcome to our weekly recap of the big news + funding in Ghana’s startup ecosystem. Here’s a look at the bold moves shaping the ecosystem this week. Incubator/Accelerator 10 Startups Selected to Compete for $50K Equity Prize in 2025 MEST Africa Challenge The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) in partnership with
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This Week in StartupGhana #54: Seevcash lands $142,000 | Truecoco issues first carbon credit | Akofresh’s solar-powered cooling tricycle
Hello guys, Welcome to our weekly recap of the big news + funding in Ghana’s startup ecosystem. Here’s a look at the bold moves shaping the ecosystem this week. Accelerator/Incubator Ghana’s LbH selected for 500 Global’s Sustainable Innovation Seed Accelerator. LbH has been selected for 500 Global’s Sustainable Innovation Seed Accelerator, a programme designed to
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This Week in StartupGhana #53: Bayer Foundation backs Farmio | Sahara Impact Ventures bets on Medpharama | BMONI debuts in Nigeria
Hello guys, Welcome to our weekly recap of the big news + funding in Ghana’s startup ecosystem. Here’s a look at the bold moves shaping the ecosystem this week. Funding Medpharma secures undisclosed investment from Sahara Impact Ventures Ghanaian healthtech startup Medpharma has raised an undisclosed funding round from Sahara Impact Ventures. Founded by Stephen
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GIJ Startup Radar: 7 Ghanaian Startups That Got Our Attention in Q3 2025.
In Q3 2025, we profiled and engaged with over 20 startups through our This Week in StartupGhana newsletter. From AI-powered platforms to sustainable manufacturing, founders continued to identify pressing local problems and build tech-driven solutions. Across sectors like fintech, agritech, SaaS, and e-commerce, these startups are addressing gaps in access, efficiency, and sustainability. Here’s a
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Affinity Africa doubles customer base to 100,000 after $8 million seed round.
Affinity Africa, the digital bank recently secured $8 million in seed funding, has crossed the 100,000 customer mark. The milestone comes just seven months after the company raised an $8m seed round to fuel its expansion. At the time of the raise, Affinity had onboarded just over 50,000 customers. The rapid growth reflects strong appetite
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This Week in StartupGhana #52: Aquamet selected for the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation | Affinity Africa hit 100k customers | $183K price tag for a digital credit license.
Hello guys, Welcome to our weekly recap of the big news + funding in Ghana’s startup ecosystem. Here’s a look at the bold moves shaping the ecosystem this week. Accelerator/Incubator/Competitions Ghana’s Aquamet named finalist for the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation with smart fish farming device. Ghanaian startup Aquamet, co-founded by Frank Owusu, Priscilla Brempong