The Ghana AI Summit & Awards, in partnership with Knowledge Innovations, Ghana AI Research Network (GAIN), and collaborators, have announced the launch of the Ghana AI Innovation Challenge.

This action research competition calls on data scientists, technologists, researchers, and innovators to develop AI-powered solutions using Ghanaian datasets across key domains including agriculture, healthcare, financial inclusion, public services, and education.

The Ghana AI Summit & Awards is scheduled to take place from 29-30 July 2026 in Accra.

The challenge provides a structured platform with three stages: initial submissions, technical reviews and refinements, and live pitches at the Summit.

Participants will be evaluated on relevance and impact (30%), technical soundness (25%), innovation (20%), scalability (15%), and presentation quality (10%).

Organised as part of the Ghana AI Summit ecosystem, it aims to harness collective innovation, foster collaboration between technologists and domain experts, generate actionable insights, and showcase AI's potential for Ghanaian problems.

Dr. Henry Nunoo-Mensah, Network Lead of GAIN expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, saying, "We are excited to be working with the Ghana AI Summit to make this event happen since it provides a practical opportunity for academia to connect with industry to solve important problems facing our society using the power of AI."

Event organizer Dr. Kwami Ahiabenu added: "We are committed to making Ghana's AI ecosystem more vibrant while serving the needs of society, and this AI innovation challenge actualises this vision."

Submissions are open now via the official challenge page at https://ghanaaisummit.com/research. Top solutions will be showcased at the Summit with opportunities for funding, partnerships, and real-world deployment.

About Ghana AI Summit & Awards
Organised by Knowledge Innovations, the Ghana AI Summit is the premier platform advancing AI innovation, research, and ethical adoption in Ghana and across Africa. Through challenges, summits, awards, and directories, it connects ecosystems to drive impactful AI solutions.

About Ghana AI Research Network (GAIN)

GAIN connects researchers, innovators, and scholars to advance ethical AI research across critical sectors including health, agriculture, climate, and governance, fostering hands-on learning and impactful solutions for Ghana.