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Ushering in a new era of sustainable agriculture, Fidelity Bank Ghana Limited, through its visionary Fidelity Young Entrepreneurs Fund (FYEF), is proud to announce the launch of the GreenTech Innovation Challenge 2024. This groundbreaking initiative offers GHS 1 million in grants, aiming to empower young Ghanaian entrepreneurs and cultivate a wave of groundbreaking GreenTech solutions that address critical challenges within the nation’s agricultural value chain.

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Fostering Innovation, Empowering Youth

The Fidelity GreenTech Innovation Challenge 2024 recognizes the immense potential young minds hold in shaping a brighter future for Ghana’s agricultural sector. The challenge serves as a launchpad for innovative ideas, fostering the development and implementation of cutting-edge GreenTech solutions. By nurturing young talent and fostering a culture of entrepreneurship, Fidelity Bank Ghana aims to propel the nation’s agricultural sector towards a more sustainable and productive future.

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Addressing Key Challenges Across the Value Chain

The GreenTech Innovation Challenge 2024 focuses on five key areas within Ghana’s agricultural value chain:

  • Precision Agriculture: The challenge seeks innovative solutions that enhance crop monitoring, optimize irrigation practices, and promote efficient resource management.
  • Post-Harvest Management: Focus is placed on technological advancements and strategies that minimize post-harvest losses and add significant value to agricultural products.
  • Digital Financial Services: The program encourages the development of FinTech solutions that provide improved financial access for farmers, empowering them to invest in sustainable practices and manage their finances effectively.
  • Climate-Smart Agriculture: The challenge seeks to support the development and adoption of technologies and techniques that promote sustainable farming practices, mitigate the effects of climate change, and ensure long-term agricultural resilience.
  • Value Chain Optimization: The program welcomes innovations that enhance efficiency and profitability across the entire agricultural value chain, from production to market access.

A Multifaceted Approach to Empowering GreenTech Champions

Beyond the substantial grant funding of over GHS 1 million, the Fidelity GreenTech Innovation Challenge 2024 offers a comprehensive package of support for participating young entrepreneurs:

  • Mentorship: Participants will gain valuable insights and guidance from industry experts, who will provide mentorship and support throughout the development and implementation of their GreenTech solutions.
  • Networking Opportunities: The program facilitates connections and fosters collaboration between young entrepreneurs, established players in the agricultural sector, and potential investors. This robust network provides valuable support and opens doors to future growth opportunities.
  • Exposure and Visibility: The challenge offers a platform for young entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative ideas to a wider audience. This increased exposure can attract potential investors, partnerships, and valuable media attention.
  • Market Expansion Potential: By participating in the challenge, young entrepreneurs gain the opportunity to refine their business models, potentially securing partnerships and scaling their GreenTech solutions for broader market reach.

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Benefits

Participating in the Fidelity GreenTech Innovation Challenge offers a multitude of benefits including:

  • Access to grants of over GHS 1 million and other business growth resources.
  • Mentorship from industry experts.
  • Networking opportunities with key stakeholders.
  • Exposure and visibility for your business.
  • Potential partnerships and market expansion.

Eligibility

  • Male applicants must be between 18 to 40 years old.
  • Female applicants must be between 18 to 45 years old.
  • Applicants must have a cross-functional team with diverse skills relevant to their proposed solution.
  • Solutions should be designed to address agricultural challenges within Ghana.

A Call to Action for Young Visionaries

The Fidelity GreenTech Innovation Challenge 2024 welcomes applications from passionate young Ghanaian entrepreneurs with innovative ideas that can revolutionize Ghana’s agricultural landscape. Applications are open until July 21, 2024.

Embrace the Challenge, Cultivate a Greener Future

Fidelity Bank Ghana, through the GreenTech Innovation Challenge 2024, extends an invitation to all young innovators with a passion for agriculture and a vision for a sustainable future. Join the challenge, submit your groundbreaking GreenTech solution, and be a part of the movement shaping a more resilient and prosperous agricultural sector for Ghana.

Deadline: July 21, 2024

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