Huawei Ghana, in partnership with the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations (MoCDTI), has officially launched the 2026 edition of its flagship corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme, Seeds for the Future.
This year’s programme will take place in Dongguan and Shenzhen, China. It will benefit 10 Ghanaian university students from institutions including KNUST, the University of Ghana, GCTU, Central University, UPSA and KTU, giving them the opportunity to explore cutting-edge technologies across the ICT ecosystem.
Speaking at the official send-off ceremony at the Ministry, the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, urged the beneficiaries to make the most of the experience. He encouraged them to deepen their knowledge and skills, and to explore and respect Chinese culture. “I hope to get good reports from your visits to China. It could become the start of a fantastic journey in the world of technology,” he said. “Seeds for the Future is a fantastic programme. Please take full advantage of it.”
The Minister also encouraged the students to apply the knowledge they gain to advance Ghana’s digitalization agenda. He thanked Huawei for its continued support of the country’s digital talent.
Mr. Alfred Nortey, Director-General of Administration at MoCDTI, commended Huawei for its continued investment in digital skills development. He noted that the programme complements the government’s digital transformation agenda, the One Million Coders Programme and Ghana’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy. “Our ambition is not simply to produce users of technology, but to develop young people who can create digital solutions, build enterprises and contribute to Ghana’s economic growth,” he said.
Ms. Julia Qiu, Head of Business Environment at Huawei Ghana, congratulated the students. She described the visit as a “future fast-forward” in which they will see firsthand how AI, smart cities and cloud computing are transforming lives. “You are going to a place where ancient history meets futuristic technology, where people pay for everything, with just a scan of their phones,” she said. “Pay close attention to how Huawei uses technology to solve real-world problems, and think about how you can bring these ideas home to contribute to Ghana’s transformation.”
She also urged the students to serve as cultural ambassadors: “Huawei shows you the best of China, and you should also show them the best of Ghana. Go learn, go explore, make lifelong friends and witness how technology shapes the future.”
This year’s programme is expected to take place from November 1-7, 2026.
Over the years, Huawei has supported youth talent development in Ghana through initiatives such as Seeds for the Future, Women in Tech and the ICT Academy.
The company remains committed to working with the Government of Ghana and other stakeholders to build digital capabilities, promote innovation, enhance employability and drive Ghana’s digital transformation.
