Fidelity GreenTech Innovation Challenge

Key Dates and Information

Application Opens
  16th June, 2025
Application Deadline
  4th July, 2025
Shortlisting Notice
  14th July, 2025
1st Pitch
  1st - 8th Aug 2025
Bootcamp
  16th Jul - 23rd Jul 2025
Finalists Announced
  19th Aug, 2025
Challenge Finals
  29th Aug, 2025
Got a Green Solution for Ghana’s Agriculture? Let’s Power It Together!

The Fidelity GreenTech Innovation Challenge is here — and it’s your chance to spark real change! We’re on the hunt for bold, game-changing GreenTech solutions that tackle some of the biggest challenges in Ghana’s agricultural value chain.

Whether you’re just getting started or ready to take your idea to the next level, this challenge offers, expert business development support, personalised coaching and mentorship, and up to 100,000 in grant funding!

Ready to grow your impact? Join the Challenge today.

Bring your A-game on!

Ideation

Turn Your Bright Idea into a GreenTech Solution! For innovators with new and groundbreaking ideas that can address specific challenges in agriculture. We're looking for fresh concepts ready to be turned into actionable solutions. Win up to GHS 100,000 in grants!

Why Participate?

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

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

Focus Areas of the Challenge

Precision Agriculture

Solutions enhancing crop monitoring, irrigation, and resource management.

Post-Harvest Management

Innovations reducing post-harvest losses and adding value to agricultural products.

Digital Finance Services

Fintech solutions improving financial access for farmers.

Climate-Smart Agriculture

Technologies promoting sustainable farming practices.

Value Chain Optimization

Solutions enhancing efficiency and profitability in agricultural value chains.

Eligibility Criteria

Innovation: The idea should be innovative and address a clear agricultural challenge.

Feasibility: The proposal should demonstrate the feasibility of the idea and its potential for development.

Impact: The proposed solution should have the potential to significantly impact the agricultural sector.

Team Composition: A cross-functional team with relevant skills and expertise.

Parties Invited to Apply: TVET Graduates, Smallholder Farmers, Tertiary education students with innovative and scalable ideas.

Established Business: The applicant must have an established business with a proven track record. 

Scalability: The proposed solution should demonstrate potential for scaling up. 

Impact: The solution should address a significant agricultural challenge and have a measurable impact. 

Sustainability: The proposal should include a plan for long-term sustainability. 

Mentorship Needs: A clear outline of the technical assistance and mentorship required for scaling up. 

Market Readiness: The solution should be market-ready and demonstrate potential for commercial success.

Market Readiness: The solution should be market-ready and demonstrate potential for commercial success.

Scalability: The proposed solution should demonstrate potential for scaling up. 

Impact on Smallholder Farmers: The solution should improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. 

Sustainability: The proposal should include a detailed plan for market expansion and long-term sustainability. 

Financial Viability: A clear financial plan demonstrating the viability of the solution in the market. 

Mentorship Needs: A detailed outline of the technical assistance and mentorship required for market expansion.

Programme Benefits

This is what you can get from our programme.

Access to GHS 1 Million in Grant Funding

We’re investing in your potential! Fifteen promising idea-stage businesses will receive a share of up to GHS 1 million to bring their GreenTech innovations to life. This funding is your springboard to test, build, and scale your solution.

Mentorship from Industry Experts

You won’t be on this journey alone. Get matched with seasoned mentors and technical experts who will guide you through refining your business model, building your product, and navigating the agribusiness landscape in Ghana.

Networking with Key Stakeholders

Connect with investors, corporate partners, development institutions, and fellow innovators who are shaping the future of sustainable agriculture. These relationships can open doors to long-term opportunities.

Visibility and Exposure for Your Business

Stand out and get seen! Participants will enjoy media features, pitch events, and showcases that amplify their solutions and stories to a wider audience—including potential partners and funders.

Partnership & Market Expansion Potential

This is more than a competition—it’s a launchpad. The challenge creates real pathways to collaborations, commercial partnerships, and entry into new markets to help your innovation grow beyond borders.