The winners of the 5th edition of the Presidential Pitch have expressed their gratitude to the President for the initiative, which aims to empower young entrepreneurs.
Namgwinaa Samuel emerged as the winner of the Presidential Pitch – Season 5, with his innovative Smart Switch System.
This system allows for automatic energy consumption control, and remote task execution, and serves as a security-controlled communication system.
Samuel was honoured with the prestigious Dr John Kumah Prize for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, presented by President Akufo-Addo.
Samuel’s journey to this significant achievement was challenging. As one of the top 10 finalists in the competition, he stood out among over 300 applicants from various fields, all competing for the coveted prize.
The Presidential Pitch provided a platform for emerging leaders like Samuel to showcase their revolutionary ideas.
According to the beneficiaries, the initiative is a testament to the President’s dedication to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation.
In a brief ceremony at the Office of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), certificates and cash awards were officially handed over.
Mr. Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, the Chief Executive Officer of NEIP, explained that “The Presidential Pitch has become a catalyst for youth entrepreneurship in Ghana, with a focus on empowering young entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into reality.”
“Since its inception in 2017, NEIP has supported over 250,000 beneficiaries with business development support, provided starter packs to 35,000 businesses, and facilitated funding for 15,000 entrepreneurs, resulting in the creation of over 100,000 jobs,” he disclosed.
In total, thirty-five winners received cash awards ranging from 30,000 to 250,000 Ghana cedis and a certificate of participation.
They will also benefit from continued business advisory services and mentoring from partner business incubation and acceleration hubs in their area of operations.
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