About the GIMPA Tech Fair

The School of Technology and Social Sciences (SOTSS) proudly presents the GIMPA Tech Fair & Industry Showcase, a flagship initiative designed to bridge academia and industry through practical, technology-enabled problem-solving. Under the 2026 theme, "Innovating for Impact: Technology Solutions for Ghana's Future," the fair gives students a platform to present bold ideas, engage industry leaders, and unlock collaboration, mentorship, and investment opportunities.

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Innovation Showcase

Explore groundbreaking projects from students and industry leaders

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Networking

Connect with tech professionals, recruiters, and fellow innovators

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Expert Talks

Learn from industry experts and thought leaders in technology

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Competitions

Participate in hackathons, coding challenges, and innovation contests

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An Innovative Experience

The fair brings together academia, industry, government, and the broader innovation ecosystem to spotlight digital solutions for real-world challenges in healthcare, finance, agriculture, governance, cybersecurity, sustainability, education, and smart systems.

Mar 24
Call for Proposals Open
Apr 30
Proposal Deadline
May 10
Shortlisting
Jun 3
Main Showcase

Why Participate?

  • Showcase your innovation to industry leaders and potential investors.
  • Gain expert feedback, mentorship, and visibility for your work.
  • Compete for awards, sponsorships, and national recognition.
  • Build networks for internships, research, and career opportunities.
  • Contribute to Ghana's digital transformation through practical solutions.

Programme Highlights

  • Official Launch: April 16, 2026.
  • Tech Festival: Hackathon, e-games, and tech talks on April 16-17, 2026.
  • Project Review: Proposals shortlisted by May 10, 2026.
  • Main Exhibition: Live demos, poster presentations, and interactive judging on June 3, 2026.
  • Venue: GIMPA, Greenhill Campus.

Who Can Apply?

  • Undergraduate and postgraduate students from accredited Ghanaian universities.
  • Individual and team-based submissions are both welcome.
  • Projects must be IT-based or technology-enabled solutions.