All Eyes on Techiman: Innovators Lead Ghana’s Digital Charge at GDIW 2025
After sparking creativity in Takoradi, Koforidua, and Kumasi, GDIW 2025 arrived in Techiman — inspiring a new wave of agritech innovation and collaboration for Ghana’s digital future
The Ghana Digital Innovation Week (GDIW) 2025 continued its nationwide tour with a vibrant stop in Techiman, the capital of the Bono East Region. Hosted by AgriCo Hub, the Techiman Edition carried the theme “Agritech Hackathon & Ideation Challenge” — a fitting focus for a region known as one of Ghana’s agricultural powerhouses.
The event brought together a dynamic mix of innovators, entrepreneurs, students, and digital enthusiasts, all eager to explore how technology, creativity, and collaboration could reshape the country’s agricultural landscape. From drone-based farming ideas to digital market linkage platforms, the air buzzed with possibilities as participants reimagined the future of agritech in Ghana.
The Techiman Edition followed a trail of success across Ghana’s innovation hubs. The Takoradi edition had set the tone by rallying young entrepreneurs to embrace digital transformation and sustainability. Koforidua deepened the national conversation with its call for leadership, inclusivity, and the fusion of culture and technology. Then Kumasi ignited a policy-centred dialogue on localising digital innovation and empowering communities through technology.
By the time GDIW reached Techiman, the movement had already gained powerful momentum — and Bono East was ready to showcase how innovation can transform agriculture from farm to market.
Held at Bonokyempem Hall, the event opened with a call to action for participants to think boldly about the intersection of agriculture and technology. AgriCo Hub, the host of the edition, curated a space where innovation met practicality — blending knowledge-sharing sessions with hands-on collaboration.
Industry experts, including Simon Asare, International Project Consultant at ibes AG; Victor Danquah, Consultant at Globi Jet Technologies; and Isaac Asare, CEO of Ikoms Corporation, shared valuable insights on how technology can improve productivity, market access, and sustainability in the agricultural value chain.
Their mentorship sessions guided participants to look beyond traditional solutions and explore emerging tools such as precision farming, agri-fintech platforms, and AI-based crop monitoring systems. Each conversation underscored the same message: Ghana’s agritech revolution depends on empowering local innovators with digital skills and collaborative networks.
At the heart of the event was the Agritech Hackathon, where teams of innovators and entrepreneurs worked intensely to design and prototype solutions for real challenges faced by farmers and agribusinesses.
Participants explored problems such as post-harvest losses, access to finance, market visibility, and sustainable farming practices. Through the guidance of mentors from AgriCo Hub and partner organizations, the teams refined their ideas into viable products ready for testing and scaling.
The energy in the room was electric — filled with determination, teamwork, and creativity. Each pitch reflected not only technical innovation but also a deep understanding of local agricultural challenges.
By the end of the Hackathon, several standout ideas had emerged, ranging from mobile platforms connecting smallholder farmers to buyers to IoT-based soil monitoring systems designed to optimise yields. These solutions embodied the spirit of GDIW — innovation with impact.
Throughout the event, industry leaders emphasized that innovation must go hand in hand with sustainability and inclusivity. Simon Asare highlighted the importance of building agritech solutions that are both scalable and accessible to smallholder farmers. Victor Danquah encouraged young innovators to think globally while solving local challenges, and Isaac Asare shared insights on harnessing data to transform agriculture into a more efficient and profitable sector.
Their sessions struck a chord with participants who left not only with new knowledge but with a renewed sense of purpose to contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s digital transformation journey.
As the event drew to a close, participants celebrated not only the solutions developed but also the community that had been built — one where ideas are nurtured, partnerships are born, and innovation becomes a shared mission.
With GDIW’s momentum building across the nation, the road now leads northward to Wa and Tamale, where new ideas and collaborations await. Each stop adds another layer to Ghana’s growing digital innovation ecosystem, leading toward the Grand Finale in Accra (November 12–14, 2025) — a national celebration of creativity, impact, and progress.
