GTTW: The Role of Strategic Partnerships in Scaling Fintech Solutions in Ghana

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: 1. 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-Roche 2. Communications Ministry to present Innovations and Startup Bill to Parliament: www.modernghana.com/news/1380387/communications-ministry-to-present-innovations 3. Amazon 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 & Innovators 1. Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship Program – USD $5,000 seed funding, training, and mentorship for African entrepreneurs. Apply by March 1, 2025: www.tefconnect.com 2. MIT 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-challenge 3. European 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 Links Ep 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