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Hult Prize Ghana – National Network
2024–2025
Ghana National
National Community Leader
Leading national engagement for startup development and youth entrepreneurship network building.
Project Overview
As National Community Leader for Hult Prize Ghana, I spearhead the country's largest student entrepreneurship competition, fostering innovation across universities nationwide. This role involves orchestrating a comprehensive ecosystem that connects student entrepreneurs with mentors, investors, and market opportunities while building sustainable networks for long-term impact.
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Challenges
- Coordinating activities across geographically dispersed universities
- Maintaining engagement throughout year-long competition cycle
- Securing quality mentors for diverse startup sectors
- Balancing academic commitments with entrepreneurship activities
Solutions
- Implemented regional coordinator system for local management
- Developed gamified engagement platform with milestone rewards
- Created sector-specific mentor pools through industry partnerships
- Designed flexible program structure accommodating academic calendars
Key Outcomes
Ghana team advanced to global finals for first time
3 student startups secured international expansion opportunities
Program model adopted by 5 other African countries
Established permanent youth entrepreneurship foundation
Impact & Results
- Mentored 245+ student-led ventures nationwide
- Organized Ghana's first Startup Expo
- Strengthened connections between universities and investors
- Created sustainable youth innovation pipeline
- Facilitated $150,000+ in seed funding for student startups
- Established chapters in 15 universities across Ghana
- Connected 500+ students with international mentors
- Generated media coverage reaching 2M+ Ghanaians
Technologies & Approaches
Startup DevelopmentYouth LeadershipNetwork Building
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