From Ghana to the world
Ghana's tech industry is rapidly emerging as a hub of innovation and growth, with two local companies driving digital transformation across sectors – at home and internationally.
Two of Ghana’s growing tech companies, Dataware Ghana and Think!Data Services, are expanding their international operations, thanks to a partnership with the Netherlands Trust Fund V (NTF V) Ghana Tech project.
Dataware, a player in data storage management and AI-powered solutions, recently entered the UK market following its participation in London Tech Week and Tech in Ghana. These high-profile events provided a platform for the Accra-based company to network with industry leaders, showcase its services, and secure its first UK client – a major fintech company.
Dataware is now developing an AI-powered solution to support a UK payment platform that services over 65,000 retailers. The solution will help businesses make data-driven decisions and enhance customer engagement through AI tools like conversational chatbots and precision marketing.
‘We have always aimed to expand into the UK, and the support from the NTF V initiative was key in helping us achieve this,’ said Kwesi Kwofie, Co-Founder of Dataware. ‘We’ve gained invaluable insights and formed strategic partnerships that are helping us grow on an international scale.’
As part of its expansion, Dataware has established a UK-based group company, hired four new employees (75% of whom are women), and is projecting over £1.5 million in revenue from confirmed deals in the United Kingdom. Looking ahead, Dataware plans to launch a second product line for the retail market and raise additional venture capital to accelerate its growth.
Similarly, Think!Data Services, a technology and outsourcing company that specialises in digitisation services, has leveraged the NTF V programme to refine its export strategy and tap into new international markets. By participating in the Export Marketing Plan (EMP) training and coaching programme, and a series of sales bootcamps, the company has gained essential skills in market intelligence, sales pipeline management, and stakeholder engagement, positioning itself for further growth across West Africa and beyond.
‘The EMP training helped us formalize our export strategy and gave us a clear understanding of how to approach key markets, including Nigeria, Cameroon, and Côte d'Ivoire,’ said George Saka, General Manager of Think!Data Services. ‘Most of our clients in this region are exam bodies, particularly in Nigeria and Cameroon, where we offer exam marking and assessment solutions.’
Think!Data is offering innovative solutions across multiple sectors, including EdTech and AgriTech. Their EdTech services are transforming exam processes for educational institutions by providing both software and hardware tools that digitize operations. In the AgriTech space, the company is helping farmers digitize their workflows to meet European market regulations – critical for expanding Ghana’s agricultural exports.
‘It was great to see how the sales training refreshed my team and introduced us to new ways of adopting and improving our sales pipelines,’ Saka added.
Strengthening Ghana’s global tech presence
The success of Dataware Ghana and Think!Data Services reflects the broader impact of the NTF V Ghana Tech initiative.
By providing tailored support, training, and networking opportunities, the programme is helping Ghanaian companies move beyond local markets and establish a global footprint.
Both companies are also contributing to several Sustainable Development Goals, promoting innovation, building stronger digital infrastructures, and providing opportunities for fair trade and market access.
With their expanding international presence, Dataware Ghana and Think!Data Services are opening new doors for their businesses and also setting a precedent for other Ghanaian companies to follow, as they position themselves as competitive players on the global tech stage.
About the project
The Netherlands Trust Fund V (NTF) (July 2021 – June 2025) is based on a partnership between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Netherlands and the International Trade Centre. The programme supports MSMEs in the digital technologies and agribusiness sectors. Its ambition is two-fold: to contribute to an inclusive and sustainable transformation of food systems, partially through digital solutions, and drive the internationalization of tech start-ups and export of IT&BPO companies in selected Sub-Saharan African countries.
