Accra: Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs) across the country have been urged to submit nominations for the eighth edition of the SME Ghana Awards, to be held later this year. The awards, organised by SME Grow Ghana and sponsored by MTN Ghana, is on the theme: 'Empowering SMEs to Scale Beyond Borders through Innovation, Resilience, and Digital Solutions.'
According to Ghana News Agency, the awards were launched on Thursday in Accra, aiming to spotlight and celebrate promising indigenous SMEs that are leveraging innovation, embracing digital transformation, and demonstrating resilience in a competitive and globalised marketplace. 'SMEs remain the backbone of Ghana's economy, contributing significantly to employment, industrial growth and economic diversification,' Mr Kwesi Ofori Jnr, the Executive Director of SME GrowAfrica, said.
Mr Ofori Jnr highlighted the persistent challenges SMEs face in accessing markets, finance, and technology needed to scale. 'The MTN SME Ghana Awards 2025 seeks to bridge this gap by recognising excellence, providing visibility and connecting SMEs to growth opportunities beyond local markets,' he stated.
Emphasising the organisation's commitment to SME development, Mr Ofori Jnr added: 'At SME GrowAfrica, we believe that SMEs are not just participants in the economy; they are drivers of innovation and transformation. Through this initiative, we are creating a platform that empowers businesses to harness digital solutions, build resilience and compete globally.'
He further noted that the scheme aims to equip SMEs with the tools, knowledge, and networks required to transition from local success stories to regional and global players. The Executive Director encouraged businesses to take advantage of the opportunity to scale, innovate, and expand beyond borders.
The awards will feature categories including Agribusiness, Manufacturing, Trade, Services, and Digital Innovation. 'Participating businesses will undergo a rigorous selection process, field assessment, jury interview, quantitative and qualitative processes to arrive at the final shortlisting of SMEs for the awards ceremony,' a press release from the company stated.
Winners and finalists will benefit from business development support, access to strategic partnerships, digital tools, and potential investment. The initiative aligns with Ghana's agenda of promoting entrepreneurship, industrialisation, and export-led growth.
Since its inception in 2013, SME GrowAfrica has supported the growth journey of many outstanding businesses through recognition, exposure, and partnerships.