About this opportunity
The Fidelity GreenTech Innovation Challenge is seeking bold GreenTech solutions that address major challenges in Ghana's agricultural value chain. The challenge offers business development support, personalised coaching, mentorship and grant funding for innovators developing practical solutions for agriculture in Ghana.
The
focus areas
include precision agriculture, post harvest management, digital finance services, climate smart agriculture, value chain optimisation, waste management and renewable energy. The
Benefits and support
section says fifteen promising idea stage businesses will receive a share of up to GHS 1 million. Another section of the same page states that the ideation track offers up to GHS 450,000 in grants.
Applications open on August 17, 2026 and close on September 4, 2026. Shortlisting is scheduled for September 11, interviews for September 14 to 18, bootcamp for September 21 to 23, and the pitch event for September 28 to 30. Applications are submitted through the KoboToolbox form linked below.
What you receive
- A share of up to GHS 1 million for fifteen promising idea stage businesses
- Expert mentorship and technical guidance
- Networking with investors, corporate partners, development institutions and fellow innovators
- Media features, pitch events and showcases for visibility
- Potential commercial partnerships and market expansion
Who can apply
- Present an innovative idea that addresses a clear agricultural challenge in Ghana
- Show that the proposal is feasible and has potential for development
- Demonstrate potential for significant and measurable agricultural impact
- Have a cross functional team with relevant skills and expertise
- Applicants may include TVET graduates, smallholder farmers and tertiary education students with innovative and scalable ideas
- The page also states that the applicant must have an established business with a proven track record
- Show potential to scale the solution
- Include a plan for long term sustainability
- Explain the technical assistance and mentorship needed for scaling
- Demonstrate market readiness and potential for commercial success
- Show how the solution can improve smallholder farmer livelihoods
- Provide a clear financial plan demonstrating market viability
Documents to prepare
- A description of the GreenTech solution and the agricultural challenge it addresses
- A plan covering feasibility, impact, scalability and sustainability
- A financial plan showing market viability
- A clear outline of technical assistance and mentorship needs
How to apply
- Review the GTIC programme details and eligibility criteria on the Innohub page
- Prepare your solution, impact case, scale plan, financial plan and mentorship needs
- Submit the idea through the official KoboToolbox application form
- Submit the application by September 4, 2026
Selection process
- Applications open August 17, 2026
- Shortlisting notice is scheduled for September 11, 2026
- Interviews are scheduled for September 14 to 18, 2026
- Bootcamp is scheduled for September 21 to 23, 2026
- Pitch event is scheduled for September 28 to 30, 2026
Sources and verification
- Official Innohub GTIC programme page , Official programme details page supplied for this opportunity.
- Official source , Discovered by the opportunity automation module.
Questions applicants ask
Who can apply for the GTIC challenge?
The Innohub page invites TVET graduates, smallholder farmers and tertiary education students with innovative and scalable ideas. It also lists established businesses with a proven track record among its criteria.
What kind of solutions are eligible?
Solutions should address a clear challenge in Ghana's agricultural value chain and may focus on precision agriculture, post harvest management, digital finance, climate smart agriculture, value chain optimisation, waste management or renewable energy.
How much funding is available?
The programme benefits section says fifteen promising idea stage businesses will share up to GHS 1 million. The ideation section separately states that innovators can win up to GHS 450,000 in grants.
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