Are you an early-stage startup or SME ready to solve pressing public sector challenges through innovative technology? Don’t miss this urgent and time-sensitive opportunity to join the World Bank GovTech Innovation Challenge 2025, where groundbreaking solutions meet government needs! This final call invites startups and SMEs globally to collaborate with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and win a chance to develop real-world prototypes, attend an exclusive bootcamp in Switzerland, and showcase your innovations on an international stage. Hurry, the deadline ends soon!
The GovTech Innovation Challenge is a pilot program aimed at bridging the gap between government agencies and innovative technology companies. It focuses on transforming public sector operations by leveraging cutting-edge digital solutions to enhance government efficiency, transparency, and citizen-centric services.
In its inaugural edition, the Challenge partners with the Ghana Revenue Authority to tackle real tax administration problems, including:
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- Informal Sector Income Tax Identification and Registration
- E-commerce VAT Identification and Compliance
Selected startups and SMEs will receive tailored support to develop their proposals into functional Proof of Concept (PoC) prototypes. This includes access to government technical consultations, participation in a 4-day intensive bootcamp in Switzerland, and opportunities to present their solutions at the prestigious GovTech Conference during the Trust Valley Day event in Geneva.
Benefits of Participation
This is not just a competition; it’s a unique journey to unlock your startup’s potential through direct government collaboration and international exposure:
- Technical and Development Support: Receive hands-on consultations with Ghana Revenue Authority teams to refine technical requirements and implementation strategies.
- Bootcamp in Switzerland: A 4-day immersive experience featuring:
- Specialized workshops on public-private sector collaboration.
- Direct sessions with Ghana Revenue Authority officials and other government representatives.
- Hands-on working groups to develop and demo prototypes.
- Access to top technical mentors and industry experts.
- Networking with global stakeholders, government officials, and fellow innovators.
- Showcase at GovTech Conference: Present your developed prototype and proposal at the closing conference held alongside Trust Valley Day at the Centre de Congrès International de Genève (CCIG), gaining international visibility and valuable feedback.
This Challenge offers startups and SMEs an instant gateway to innovation, public sector impact, and international exposure. If you are passionate about tech innovation in governance and want to accelerate your startup’s development with expert mentorship and government collaboration, this is your chance to claim your place among the future leaders in GovTech.
Name of Organizer
World Bank Group, a global leader in development and innovation.
Requirements/ Eligibility Criteria
This challenge is exclusively open to early-stage startups, scale-ups, and SMEs internationally. Large corporations, multinational enterprises, and subsidiaries of major companies are not eligible. To qualify, applicant companies must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be a legally registered startup, scale-up, or SME.
- Demonstrate innovative technology solutions relevant to the challenge statements.
- Show a strong commitment to public sector collaboration and impact.
- Have the capacity to participate in the bootcamp in Switzerland (11-14 November 2025).
- Ability to engage in technical consultations and prototype development.
- Exhibit potential for scalability and sustainable implementation.
- Operate in good legal and financial standing.
Price
The GovTech Innovation Challenge 2025 offers a fully sponsored program. Selected startups and SMEs will receive comprehensive technical consultations and participation in the 4-day bootcamp in Switzerland at no cost. Travel, accommodation, and workshop fees during the bootcamp are covered by the program organizers.
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Deadline
19th September, 2025.
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World Bank GovTech Innovation Challenge 2025—an exclusive opportunity for startups and SMEs to collaborate with the Ghana Revenue Authority on tax administration tech solutions
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