Ghana Innovation Marketplace (GIM) 2009
The Ghana Innovation Marketplace (GIM) application deadline has been extended.
Waste Management: Big Problem! Big Opportunity!
What is GIM
A business plan competition to support SMEs to develop and implement innovative and viable solutions to Waste Management.
Who Can Apply
Individuals, SMEs, Research Institutions, CSOs, Media Houses and NGOs
Where to Apply
Download application forms at www.ghanainnovationmarketplace OR Pick up application forms at the Knowledge Space, World Bank Ghana Office Annex OR send request via email to address below.
100 Applicants to be Shortlisted
50 Finalist to be awarded between GHC 5,000 and GHC 50,000
Deadline for Applications: Extended to Monday, 30th November, 2009
Timeline for GIM Program of Activities
• 11th – 12th November, 2009, Waste Management Conference, KNUST, Kumasi
• 7th – 21st December, Assessment of Proposals
• 12th – 15th January, 2010, Capacity Building workshop to fine-tune proposals, ILGS, Accra
• 29th January, 2010, Submission of Final Proposals
• 21st -22nd February, 2010 Marketplace & Awards Ceremony
Organized by
Second Urban Environment Sanitation Project (UESP II) – Ministry of Local Government & Rural Development
Ministry of Trade and Industry – Ministry of Environment Science and Technology
World Bank Ghana Office
Supported by: AMA, KMA, TMA, SAEMA – TAMA – IFAWAMI – KNUST – ILGS – EMPRETEC – ESPA
Managed by: African Aurora Business Network (AABN)
For more information, please visit: www.ghanainnovationmarketplace.com or call
Maureen on 021 325930/0244383293 – Email: gim@africanbusinessnetwork.org
