The campus of Academic City University was bustling with excitement as hundreds of students from over 20 senior high schools and tertiary institutions converged for the 4th Academic City Tech Expo event. The event organised by the Robotics Club of the university has become a leading platform for innovation in Ghana, providing an opportunity for young, brilliant minds to present groundbreaking technological solutions to real-world problems.
Under the theme “Embracing Smart and Sustainable Cities Through Innovative Technologies,” this year’s Tech Expo showcased innovative projects on sustainability, productivity and social impact. The students pitched solutions, everything from AI-driven urban planning solutions, renewable energy growth, autonomous robotics and even smart infrastructure designs.
Speaking at the event, Linda Akosua Essilfie, President of the Academic City Robotics Club, expressed excitement about the innovations displayed and commended the creativity exhibited by the participating students.
“This year’s expo has proven to us that Ghanaian students have what it takes to create world-class technology. The projects on show today are not just on display, but they are solutions to real problems, and we are proud to be spearheading this revolution,” she further added.
Since its inception four years ago, Academic City’s Tech Expo has been a key platform in the promotion of robotics and STEM education in Ghana, providing young innovators with the essential skills to address the problems of today. The Event is a platform for industry-academia collaboration where students get a unique opportunity to network with industry experts, mentors and investors.
According to Cyril Quansah-Quainoo, Public Relations Manager, Academic City University, “As a forward thinking university, we are committed to nurturing the next generation of Africa’s technology leaders. The tech expo is more than an exhibition; it is a catalyst for innovation, providing young talents with the visibility and mentorship needed to scale their ideas.”
The event concluded with an award ceremony, where Team Akandifour from St. Louis Senior High School emerged as the High School category winner with their Smart Energy Meter & Occupancy-Based Lighting Control, a solution that optimizes energy use through automation and IoT.
In the Tertiary category, UMaT’s PowerHive project took the top spot, integrating renewables, smart storage, and automation to enhance efficiency and reduce reliance on the traditional grid.
