World Bank GovTech Innovation Challenge 2025 – Digital Transformation for Africa

The World Bank Group GovTech Innovation Challenge 2025 is a global initiative inviting technology startups, scale‑ups, and SMEs to co-design digital solutions to critical governance challenges. This year’s pilot focuses on tax administration reform in Ghana, in partnership with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).

 Challenge Focus

• Aim: Strengthen public-sector efficiency and tax service delivery via digital platforms
• Collaborators: Ghana Revenue Authority, State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Switzerland), and Trust Valley
• Scope: Build scalable, citizen-centric solutions for Ghana’s tax system with the potential for global adaptation

 Who Can Apply?

• Early-stage startups, scale-up ventures, and SMEs
• Legally registered entities with fewer than 75 employees and under USD 5 million in annual revenue
• Experience in digital services for public sector, citizen platforms, data, AI, or tax compliance

 Key Benefits

Participants selected will receive:

• Invitation to a hands-on GovTech Bootcamp in Switzerland alongside Trust Valley
• Mentorship from leading experts in digital governance
• Opportunity to pitch solutions to the Ghana Revenue Authority
• Attendance at the GovTech Global Forum, focused on public sector transformation

 Important Dates

• Application Window: Open from July 29, 2025
• Submission Deadline: September 12, 2025 (23:59 CET)
• Bootcamp & Showcase: Dates to be confirmed post-selection

 How to Apply

Submit a proposal through the official portal, including:

• Executive summary
• Technical outlook and solution design
• Implementation plan
• Differentiation and innovation strategy
• Team overview, impact metrics, and risk mitigation
  Proposal size: ≤10 MB in PDF format

 Why Join This Challenge?

• Aligns technology and innovation with public-sector transformation goals
• Offers a launchpad for scaling digital governance solutions globally
• Provides collaboration opportunities with public-sector institutions and development agencies
• Supports growth of startups seeking real-world impact and global recognition

Official Link