World Bank Group GovTech Innovation Challenge 2025

World Bank Group GovTech Innovation. Partner with the World Bank to develop digital solutions for Ghana Tax Administration this autumn.

• Table of Content
• About World Bank
• GovTech Innovation Challenge 2025
• Aim and Benefits of GovTech Innovation Challenge 2025
• Requirements for GovTech Innovation Challenge 2025 Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for GovTech Innovation Challenge 2025
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

GovTech Innovation Challenge 2025

Application Deadline	12 Sep 2025
Type	Contest
Sponsor	World Bank
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of GovTech Innovation Challenge 2025

Selected companies will be invited to participate in the following activities:

4-day GovTech Bootcamp in Switzerland

A hands-on program designed to foster innovation and collaboration

• Field Visits to Leading Institutions
  International Geneva, State of Vaud, EPFL, EPFL Innovation Park, SICPA, SGS, Kudelski and more.
• Mentoring & Networking Opportunities
  Engage with domain experts and connect with key stakeholders from the Swiss financial sector.?
• Workshops on Public Sector Collaboration
  Covering B2G engagement, regulatory compliance, scalability planning, and proposal refinement in collaboration with the beneficiary country.

Govtech Conference in Geneva

The flagship event hosted at the Geneva International Conference Centre, which will bring together over 500 attendees from across the public and private sectors

• Showcase of Top 3 Proposals
  Finalists present their innovative solutions to a global audience.
• Insights from the Innovation Challenge
  Reflections on key learnings, challenges, and future opportunities.
• Quantum in Public Administration: Quantum 101
  An accessible introduction to quantum technologies and their potential impact on government operations.
• Digital Trust in Public Sector Digitization
  Exploring frameworks that ensure secure, transparent, and trusted digital transformation.
• AI in Public Administration
  Panel discussions on cybersecurity, governance, and ethical AI deployment in government.
• Resource Mobilization, Tax Administration & Digital TrustExamining how digital tools are reshaping public finance and trust-building mechanisms.

Requirements for GovTech Innovation Challenge 2025 Qualification

Early-stage startups, scale-ups, and SMEs that:

• Are legally incorporated
• Have fewer than 75 employees
• Have under $5M USD in annual revenue
• Possess technical, operational, and business expertise relevant to the challenge
• Have the capacity to actively participate in challenge activities

Interview date, Process and Venue for GovTech Innovation Challenge 2025

Submit your proposal: 28 Jul – 12 Sep

Outline proposed technical approach, implementation methodology, and potential impact to address the tax administration challenge of Ghana Revenue Authority.

Information Sessions: 18 Aug- 12 Sep

Q&A format of online sessions with Ghana Revenue Authority will provide opportunities to clarify technical requirements, discuss implementation approaches and gain deeper insights into the specifics of taxation in Ghana.

Pitch Sessions: 15 Sep – 26 Sep

Present your proposal to the Selection Committee, which includes representatives from the World Bank, the Swiss Secretariat for Economic Affairs, and Trust Valley partners from Geneva and the Canton of Vaud across the public, private, and academic sectors.

Final selection: 3 Oct

The Selection Committee will choose Top 3 companies with the best proposals, which will receive comprehensive support to develop their proposals from initial concept to functional Proof of Concept (PoC)

GovTech Bootcamp & Conference in Switzerland: 2 Dec

Selected companies will participate in a 4-day program to build capacity in public-private collaboration and refine their Proof of Concepts with Ghana Revenue Authority and the World Bank

The program concludes with the companies presenting their proposed solutions during a dedicated session at the GovTech Conference

Prototyping: 2026

Following the Swiss ecosystem experience, selected companies will gain a unique opportunity to implement pilot solution for Ghana Revenue Administration

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

September 12, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to World Bank on app.decilio.ch to apply

For more details, visit World Bank Group Challenge webpage