VC receives Fihankra ComTech Ltd. Team, Winners of the African Youth in Tourism Innovation Award

Fihankra ComTech Limited, winners of the Best Youth Innovation Award at the 7th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum, held in Botswana, have presented the award to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo.

The team, one of the winning startups from UG’s inaugural Student Venture Support Programme (SVSP) developed and piloted a safety platform with support from the University of Ghana Business School’s Innovation and Incubation Hub (UGBS-IIU) and the Research and Innovation Directorate (RID). They were recognised for their innovative approach to creating affordable personal security and safety solutions, products, services and training tailored to address the unique challenges faced in various regions.