The fifth (5^th) edition of the Ghana Digital Innovation Week (GDIW 2025) has officially been launched in Accra under the theme “Catalysing Change: Innovation and Digital Transformation at the Centre of Ghana’s Development Agenda.” The event brought together policymakers, development partners, startups, digital entrepreneurs, and key ecosystem players in a show of collective commitment to Ghana’s digital future.

Delivering the keynote address on behalf of the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, the launch highlighted government’s dedication to creating an enabling environment for digital transformation through strategic investments in infrastructure, youth digital skills, and innovation-driven entrepreneurship.

“We remain committed to building the digital rails upon which transformation can happen,” the Minister noted. “From broadband expansion and e-government services to the rollout of digital ID systems, the real power of transformation lies in our people and platforms—the startups, innovators, and partnerships that give meaning to innovation.”

Now in its fifth year, GDIW has evolved from a convening event into a platform driving collaboration, dialogue, and action across sectors and regions. The Minister called for the institutionalization of GDIW to ensure it remains ecosystem-led, sustainably financed, and aligned with long-term national goals such as the Digital Economy Policy and Ghana Vision 2030.

Also addressing the gathering on behalf of the GDIW Consortium Partners comprising the Ghana Hubs Network, Impact Investing Ghana, and the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Mr. Yaw Adu-Gyamfi, Chairperson of Ghana Hubs Network, underscored the growing urgency to turn innovation into measurable outcomes for all.

“Since 2021, GDIW has served as a beacon of collaboration, reflection, and renewal within Ghana’s innovation space,” Mr. Adu-Gyamfi said. “This year’s theme signals maturity in our ecosystem, one that moves beyond ideas to focus on systems, jobs, and impact”. He added that GDIW is a national call to action where ideas meet investment, policy meets people, and innovation meets opportunity.

The Consortium reiterated its commitment to building a digitally inclusive and innovation-driven Ghana, through policy advocacy, investment readiness support, and amplifying innovations from communities across the country.

The event marks the beginning of a series of nationwide engagements, exhibitions, and conversations that will culminate in the main GDIW celebrations happening on November 12-14, 2025 at the Accra International Conference Center. Participants have been urged to not only celebrate innovation, but to embed it into all aspects of national development, from agriculture and education to health and climate resilience.

As Ghana looks to the digital future, GDIW remains a strategic platform for unlocking the potential of digital technology in achieving inclusive growth and sustainable development

The launch of the Ghana Digital Innovation Week (GDIW) 2023 which was organized by MGA Consulting Ghana LTD took place in Accra, urging Ghanaians to actively engage in the scheduled events at the Accra International Conference Centre from November 06-08.

Under the auspices of the Office of the Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, and in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in Ghana, the Ghana Digital Innovation Week (GDIW) is launched to build momentum and ignite innovative solutions towards a common vision for the country’s development.

GDIW is a nationwide series of events designed to highlight and celebrate significant achievements within Ghana’s digital innovation landscape. It serves as a platform for various stakeholders to exchange knowledge, foster collaboration, and establish networks that will drive the growth and advancement of Ghana’s digital innovation ecosystem.

Distinguished speakers at the launch included H.E. Shlomit Sufa, the Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone; David Robert, Head of Projects at the Digital Transformation Centre, GIZ Ghana; Oliver Boakye, Special Advisor to the Minister, MESTI; Samuel Antwi-Gyekyi from MoCD; Dr. Gordon Adomdza, Council Member of Ghana Hubs Network; and David Ofori, Head of Operations at Accra Digital Centre.

The theme for GDIW 2023, “Innovate, Collaborate, Elevate: Shaping a Future of Endless Potential,” was also unveiled by the trilateral partners during the launch event.

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The Ghana Digital Innovation Week (GDIW) 2023 is scheduled to take place from November 6th to 8th at the Accra International Conference Center.

The GDIW is a nationwide series of events designed to showcase and celebrate Ghana’s digital innovation ecosystem.

This event serves as a platform for various stakeholders to learn, share ideas, and build networks that can contribute to the growth and development of Ghana’s digital innovation sector.

The Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, H.E. Shlomit Sufa, expressed her excitement, emphasizing that each year, GDIW continues to improve and grow stronger.

She also highlighted the collaboration with strong partners like Germany, GIZ, and Ghana, which aims to support and develop Ghana’s digital innovation ecosystem. Reflecting on past events, Dr. Gordon Adomdza, a Council Member of Ghana Hubs Network, praised the GDIW for creating an ecosystem for digital innovation in Ghana.

David Ofori, Head of Operations at the National Enterprise and Innovation Programme (NEIP), emphasized the impact of the collaboration, noting that it had significantly benefited the ecosystem.

He highlighted that there are now 66 members in the Hubs Network Council, and the GDIW has inspired a snowball effect, with over 125 hubs across Ghana.

The theme for GDIW 2023, “Innovate, Collaborate, Elevate: Shaping a Future of Endless Potential,” was unveiled at the launch. The event will commence with regional events in Tamale, Koforidua, and Kumasi, climaxing with a high-profile conference at the Accra International Conference Center.

The GDIW 2023 is expected to surpass the records of the 2021 and 2022 editions, which saw over 6,000 attendees, 96 exhibitions, and 60 insightful sessions. This year’s event aims to promote digital literacy and adoption, particularly in remote areas, by involving participants from across the country.

GDIW is a collaborative effort involving the private sector, academia, policymakers, development partners, and civil society organizations, with support from the Digital Transformation Centre, a project implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

It is also held in collaboration with MASHAV, Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation, the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, and the Ministry of Communication and Digitalization.