Hi everyone, and welcome back to This Week in StartupGhana newsletter! Here are the top headlines:
Ghana’s WeWire selected for the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator.
QKnow Edtech partners with University of Colorado’s PhET to enhance STEM education.
Brij Technologies launches currency swap marketplace to facilitate seamless cross-border trade across Africa.
Tech in Ghana conference slated for 26th & 27th November 2024.
Ghana launches Climate Prosperity Plan at COP29.
mPharma partner with Nectar Beauty Hub to transform healthcare and wellness across Africa.
Asili Coffee partners with Meritus Pathway and TradeSocial to connect African farmers to international markets.
Accelerator/Incubator
Ghana’s WeWire selected for the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator.
Ghana-based fintech startup WeWire has been selected to join the third cohort of the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator. Having recently surpassed $1 billion in cross-border payment transactions, WeWire will benefit from the three-month program, gaining access to tools, industry connections, and expert guidance to scale its innovative solutions further.
Events
Tech in Ghana conference slated for 26th & 27th November 2024.
The Tech in Ghana Conference is set to take place this week, running from November 26 to 27, 2024, at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra. This two-day event will convene key players from Ghana’s tech ecosystem to explore innovation, collaboration, and the future of technology in the country. Centered around the theme “Security, Synergy, and Storytelling,” the conference will address critical topics such as data protection, fostering partnerships between local and global stakeholders, and showcasing Ghana’s tech achievements on the global stage.
Partnership
QKnow Edtech partners with University of Colorado’s PhET to enhance STEM education.
QKnow Edtech has announced a strategic partnership with the University of Colorado’s PhET Interactive Simulations to enhance STEM education in Ghana. As part of the collaboration PhET’s extensive library of virtual math and science simulations will be integrated into QKnow’s platform, providing students and teachers with innovative tools for a more engaging learning experience.
mPharma partner with Nectar Beauty Hub to transform healthcare and wellness in across Africa.
mPharma, Africa’s leading patient-centered, technology-driven healthcare company, has announced a strategic partnership with Nectar Beauty Hub, a prominent player in Nigeria’s beauty distribution and retail sector. The partnership between mPharma and Nectar Beauty Hub highlights their shared commitment to delivering a world-class experiential retail chain that seamlessly integrates healthcare, beauty, and wellness. Together, they aim to expand operations to over 300 retail facilities across Nigeria, serving more than 500,000 customers monthly. Additionally, the collaboration seeks to foster positive relationships with stakeholders while transforming the beauty and healthcare value chain.
Asili Coffee partners with Meritus Pathway and TradeSocial to connect African farmers to international markets.
Asili Coffee, the premium coffee brand has inked a partnership deal with TradeSocial and Meritus Pathway. The collaboration is set to create a direct link between African producers and global importers, unlocking the potential to trade over 10,000 tons of coffee annually across borders.
Policy
Ghana launches Climate Prosperity Plan at the United Nations Climate Change Conference.
At the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Baku, the government unveiled an ambitious $105 million Climate Prosperity Plan aimed at driving sustainable economic growth. Expected to deliver an economic gain of $76 billion by 2050, the plan includes the establishment of Africa’s Net-Zero Industrial Park, powered entirely by renewable energy. Situated at Akosombo near the Volta River, the park is designed to attract eco-conscious industries, setting a benchmark for green industrialization across the continent. Initially focused on hosting a textile company, the park will now host a diverse range of green enterprises, including those specializing in recycled materials and low-emission manufacturing, fostering sustainable practices and a circular economy.
Product Launch
Brij Technologies launches currency swap marketplace to facilitate seamless cross-border trade across Africa.
Brij Technologies Inc. has launched BrijX, a B2B currency swap platform that partners with banks, telcos, financial service providers, and payment processors. By integrating its enterprise APIs, BrijX enables real-time currency exchange, streamlining payments and money transfers across Africa. The platform has successfully opened the Ghana-Nigeria corridor, allowing subscribers of participating telcos and financial institutions to transfer money seamlessly between the two countries without relying on foreign exchange intermediaries.
That’s it for this weekly roundup! Stay tuned for more exciting developments in the ever-evolving Ghanaian startup scene.
