Application Deadline: September 12, 2025, at 23:59 Central European Time (CET).
LOCATION: Switzerland
Partner with the World Bank to develop digital solutions for Ghana Tax Administration this autumn. Creating a platform for private companies to design and test innovative digital solutions for the public sector to enhance government efficiency, transparency, and citizen services.
ELIGIBILITY:
Early-stage startups, scale-ups, and SMEs that:
Are legally incorporated
Have fewer than 75 employees
Have under $5M USD in annual revenue
Possess technical, operational, and business expertise relevant to the challenge
Have the capacity to actively participate in challenge activities
Information sessions with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) will be held to allow you to ask specific questions and improve your proposal. Attending these sessions is optional.
Incomplete applications will not be evaluated
Complete applications will be evaluated by a selection committee based on:
Technical feasibility
Potential impact
Team capability
Scalability potential
Proof of Concept (POC) is a working prototype that:
demonstrates the core technical functionality of the proposed solution;
operates in a controlled testing environment with real or simulated data;
validates key technical and operational assumptions;
provides measurable evidence of the solution’s feasibility and potential effectiveness for the Ghana Revenue Authority.
BENEFIT:
All core programme services are provided at no cost to selected Innovation Companies. This includes full participation in the Switzerland bootcamp experience, all online training sessions, mentorship programmes, and attendance at the GovTech Conference. All associated travel expenses (including international flights), accommodation costs, meals during programme activities, and local transportation throughout the programme duration are also covered by the program.
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