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𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗣 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗖𝗨𝗣 𝗝𝗨𝗗𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗟 | 𝗚𝗜𝗧𝗪 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
We are pleased to announce the Judges Panel for the Startup World Cup Ghana Regional Qualifier, taking place at Ghana Investment and Trade Week 2026, in collaboration with Startup World Cup and Pegasus Tech Ventures.

This high-level panel brings together respected leaders from academia, finance, entrepreneurship, investment, and strategic partnerships to evaluate Ghana’s most promising startups as they compete for global visibility and a pathway to the Startup World Cup global stage.

𝗝𝗨𝗗𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗟
Dr. Andrews Ayiku, Ag. Vice Dean, School of Graduate Studies, University of Professional Studies Accra, West Africa MBA Coordinator, E4Impact Foundation

Christian Agaron Otu-Appah, Program Manager, FNB & Vehicle and Asset Finance Product and Pricing Head, MasterCard Foundation Bridge-in-Agric Program and First National Bank Ghana Limited

Daniel Amoako Antwi, Executive Director, Africa Skills Hub

Zahoor Ahmed, Vice President, Strategy & Partnerships, MIE Group

Maxwell Adjin-Tettey, Investment Director, Oasis Capital Ghana

𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗥
We are also proud to have E4Impact Foundation Ghana as our Ecosystem Partner, supporting stronger engagement with Ghana’s entrepreneurship community and helping connect founders with the right platforms, mentors, and market opportunities.

𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦
The Startup World Cup Ghana Regional Qualifier strengthens GITW 2026 as a platform where innovation meets investment, giving high-potential startups the opportunity to pitch, gain recognition, and connect with investors, ecosystem leaders, and global growth pathways.

𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗦
𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀, 7 to 9 July 2026
𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲, The Palms Convention Center, Accra, Ghana

𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 𝗡𝗢𝗪
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𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗥 | 𝗚𝗜𝗧𝗪, 𝗔𝗕𝗦, 𝗠𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗧 𝗔𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔, 𝗚𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
B5 Plus Group joins as an Official Gold Sponsor for Ghana Investment and Trade Week, Africa Build Show Ghana, and Megawatt Africa 2026, reinforcing a high-impact platform where trade, construction, and energy stakeholders meet to accelerate projects, partnerships, and investment across West Africa.

𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗬
Founded in 2002 by CEO Mukesh V. Thakwani, B5 Plus Limited is headquartered in Ghana and operates across multiple West African markets.

The company manufactures and trades high-quality, well-finished iron and steel products recognized for durability and excellence, driven by strong operational capability, a dedicated workforce, and a consistent commitment to growth and innovation.

𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦
Steel is foundational to national development, from construction and housing to industrial expansion and energy infrastructure.

This sponsorship strengthens the platform’s connection to proven industrial capacity, supporting more direct engagement between buyers, contractors, developers, and reliable suppliers shaping Ghana’s next phase of growth.

𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗦
𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀, 7 to 9 July 2026
𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲, The Palms Convention Center, Accra, Ghana
𝗖𝗢 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪𝗦, Ghana Investment and Trade Week, Africa Build Show Ghana, Megawatt Africa

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧
Visitor Registration, https://reg.meetby.net/gitwghana2026-visitor?utm_source=hq&utm_medium=sm