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Fihankra ComTech Ltd, a UGBS Innovation and Incubation Hub past incubatee, has emerged winner of the African Youth in Tourism Innovation Award at the 7th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) and Awards. Led by CEO Mr. Joseph Owiredu, the company received the prestigious Best Young Innovator Award for its personal safety and security innovations for Africa’s tourism industry. The event took place at the Gaborone International Convention Centre in Botswana.
Fihankra ComTech Ltd was selected from over 154 entries submitted to the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge. Mr. Owiredu's project which focuses on enhancing safety in tourism through tech-driven solutions, stood out in the competition after he presented to the adjudication committee.
The challenge offers young innovators and entrepreneurs in the travel and tourism sectors a platform to showcase their ideas to global investors and mentors. Mr. Owiredu had earlier been shortlisted following the 6th edition of the summit held in May 2024 in Windhoek, Namibia. The 2024 challenge, which began accepting entries in November 2023, drew submissions from across Africa, including Angola, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.
Winners of the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge received cash prizes, complimentary UNWTO short courses, mentorship, potential funding opportunities, and career development support. They also gained membership in an established network of Africa Youth in Tourism Mentors and Innovators.
The UGBS Innovation and Incubation Hub is proud to be associated with Fihankra ComTech Ltd and wishes them success.
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