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[Ghana] OpEx launches prize competition for tech entrepreneurs
The Executive Council of The Opportunity Exposure (OpEx) Prize “Made for the World”, has announced the launch of The OpEx Prize Competition in Accra, Ghana.
The competition is aimed at unleashing Ghana’s Tech potential by unearthing and sponsoring young Tech Entrepreneurs in the country using technology and have sustainable business models which could be scaled up. It’s also expected to cover areas relating to Finance, Agriculture, Health and Education with the objective to give young Ghanaians between the ages of 18 – 35 years the opportunity to leverage technology for wealth creation.
Speaking during the launch the Chief Executive Officer of Dalex Finance, Kenneth Thompson noted that without technology-led innovation, especially youth-led innovation, no economy can sustainably grow.
“The OpEx Prize Competition aspires to empower the Ghanaian youth for national development and wealth creation through the provision of creative and innovative tech solutions that are scalable and sustainable,” he said.
The competition is open to Ghanaians aged 18 to 35 years. One application should be submitted per applicant, showing ownership of the project or solution, the existence of a minimum viable product and services.
The application process is open from 3rd March to 3rd April 2021. Ten finalists will go on to receive the GHS 10,000 cash prize as well as mentorship during a six months incubation period from 1st June to 30th November 2021.
The OpEx prize competition has been put together by Dalex Finance in partnership with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) – Institute for Scientific and Technological Information (INSTI) / Technology Development and Transfer Centre (TDTC), the upcoming competition.
