If your startup, scale-up, or small business is ready to build real-world digital solutions, here’s your chance to team up with the World Bank and make a national-level impact.

This autumn, the World Bank is inviting innovative companies to co-create technologies that will transform how Ghana handles tax administration.

This is more than just a challenge—it’s an opportunity to gain global exposure, receive mentoring, and pilot your idea directly with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), supported by global experts and institutions in Switzerland.

Who Can Apply?

This program is looking for early-stage startups, scale-ups, and SMEs that meet these basic criteria:

Officially registered and legally incorporated
Fewer than 75 employees
Annual revenue under $5 million USD
Strong technical and operational capabilities relevant to tax systems and digital public services
Ready and able to engage actively throughout the challenge process

What’s in It for You?

If selected, your company will be immersed in a hands-on innovation journey, starting with:

A 4-Day GovTech Bootcamp in Switzerland

Meet peers and mentors in a fast-paced environment designed to spark ideas and partnerships.

Visits to Global Innovation Hotspots

Explore institutions at the forefront of tech and innovation like EPFL, SICPA, SGS, Kudelski, and more.

Networking & Expert Mentorship

Connect with policy makers, Swiss financial experts, and other stakeholders crucial to digital transformation in the public sector.

Workshops Focused on Public Sector Collaboration

Learn the ins and outs of business-to-government (B2G) partnerships, scalability planning, compliance, and how to tailor proposals to real-world needs in Ghana.

All Roads Lead to the GovTech Conference in Geneva

This journey culminates in the prestigious GovTech Conference, where over 500 public and private sector professionals gather to explore the future of digital governance.

Top 3 Proposals Will Be Showcased

Finalists will take the stage to present their solutions and gain global visibility.

Learn from Experts in Quantum, AI, and Digital Trust

Panel sessions and keynote talks will dive into cutting-edge topics like:

Quantum tech in government
Cybersecurity and ethical AI
Digital trust in public finance
Modern tools for tax administration

Timeline: Key Dates You Should Know

July 28 – September 12

Submit Your Proposal
Explain your technical plan, how you’d implement it, and the potential impact your solution could have on Ghana’s tax systems.

August 18 – September 12

Information Sessions
Join live Q&As with the Ghana Revenue Authority to better understand their goals and tech needs.

September 15 – 26

Pitch Your Idea
Present your concept to a diverse Selection Committee made up of reps from the World Bank, Swiss government, and tech partners from Geneva and Vaud.

October 3

Finalists Announced
The top 3 companies with the strongest proposals will move forward into the next phase.

December 2

Bootcamp & GovTech Conference
Finalists head to Switzerland for workshops, mentoring, and a chance to pitch their refined Proof of Concept live at the conference.

2026

Prototyping Begins
The selected teams will then implement pilot versions of their solutions with the Ghana Revenue Authority—turning ideas into action.

Final Deadline: September 12, 2025

If you’re ready to make a tangible difference and scale your innovation with support from the World Bank, now’s your time. Click here to apply.