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How do fintech startups in Ghana scale successfully? In this episode of Building Bytes, we sit down with Cristina Swan-Awagah, Project Manager for the Ghana Fintech Awards, to explore how strategic partnerships are driving fintech growth in Ghana.🔹 The Importance of Strategic Partnerships – How collaborations fuel fintech success.🔹 Cristina’s Journey in Fintech – From Zeepay to OrangeTech and beyond.🔹 Empowering Women in Fintech – Breaking barriers and inspiring the next generation.🔹 Ghana Fintech Awards – Recognizing industry leaders and emerging trends for 2025.📢 Mentioned in this episode:Yemaachi Biotechnology Launches The African Cancer Atlas with Roche: www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250217208993/en/Yemaachi-Biotechnology-Launches-The-African-Cancer-Atlas-in-Partnership-with-RocheCommunications Ministry to present Innovations and Startup Bill to Parliament: www.modernghana.com/news/1380387/communications-ministry-to-present-innovationsAmazon Web Services to Begin Charging VAT for Ghanaian Customers: www.techlabari.com/amazon-web-services-to-begin-charging-vat-for-ghanaian-customers🎯 Opportunities for Entrepreneurs & InnovatorsTony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship Program – USD $5,000 seed funding, training, and mentorship for African entrepreneurs. Apply by March 1, 2025: www.tefconnect.comMIT Solve Global Climate Challenge 2025 – Over $1.5M in funding for tech-driven climate solutions. Deadline: April 17, 2025, 12:00pm EDT. Apply at: www.solve.mit.edu/challenges/2025-global-climate-challengeEuropean Commission’s Capacity Building Programme for Youth – Up to €450,000 in funding for African youth organizations. Apply by March 6, 2025: www.lnkd.in/dJPbzsax🔗 Relevant LinksEp 2.25: Advancing Cancer Research & Global Health Equity with Yaw Bediako, CEO of Yemaachi Biotech: www.buildingbytes.africa/yaw-bediako-yemaachi-founding-story💡 Join the conversation and share your thoughts on fintech partnerships in Ghana!#Fintech #GhanaTechtotheWorld #GhanaTech
How do fintech startups in Ghana scale successfully? In this episode of Building Bytes, we sit down with Cristina Swan-Awagah, Project Manager for the Ghana Fintech Awards, to explore how strategic partnerships are driving fintech growth in Ghana.🔹 The Importance of Strategic Partnerships – How collaborations fuel fintech success.🔹 Cristina’s Journey in Fintech – From Zeepay to OrangeTech and beyond.🔹 Empowering Women in Fintech – Breaking barriers and inspiring the next generation.🔹 Ghana Fintech Awards – Recognizing industry leaders and emerging trends for 2025.📢 Mentioned in this episode:Yemaachi Biotechnology Launches The African Cancer Atlas with Roche: www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250217208993/en/Yemaachi-Biotechnology-Launches-The-African-Cancer-Atlas-in-Partnership-with-RocheCommunications Ministry to present Innovations and Startup Bill to Parliament: www.modernghana.com/news/1380387/communications-ministry-to-present-innovationsAmazon Web Services to Begin Charging VAT for Ghanaian Customers: www.techlabari.com/amazon-web-services-to-begin-charging-vat-for-ghanaian-customers🎯 Opportunities for Entrepreneurs & InnovatorsTony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship Program – USD $5,000 seed funding, training, and mentorship for African entrepreneurs. Apply by March 1, 2025: www.tefconnect.comMIT Solve Global Climate Challenge 2025 – Over $1.5M in funding for tech-driven climate solutions. Deadline: April 17, 2025, 12:00pm EDT. Apply at: www.solve.mit.edu/challenges/2025-global-climate-challengeEuropean Commission’s Capacity Building Programme for Youth – Up to €450,000 in funding for African youth organizations. Apply by March 6, 2025: www.lnkd.in/dJPbzsax🔗 Relevant LinksEp 2.25: Advancing Cancer Research & Global Health Equity with Yaw Bediako, CEO of Yemaachi Biotech: www.buildingbytes.africa/yaw-bediako-yemaachi-founding-story💡 Join the conversation and share your thoughts on fintech partnerships in Ghana!#Fintech #GhanaTechtotheWorld #GhanaTech