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50MAWSP implementing RECs hold coordination meeting
COMESA, EAC and ECOWAS, the three regional economic communities implementing the 50 Million African Women Speak digital platform met 24-25 April in Arusha, Tanzania to review progress of the initiative.
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TiE Women Program 2025 for women entrepreneurs (Up to $50,000)
Applications are now open for the TiE Women Program 2025, an incredible opportunity for women founders to showcase their innovative business ideas on a global stage and win up to $50,000 in cash prizes.
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Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Africa 2025
Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Africa 2025 is Phase Two of an initiative to strengthen climate innovation across Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania.
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Funding opportunity for women-focused tech solutions (Up to $100,000)
The UNICEF Venture Fund is calling for applications from start-ups developing cutting-edge tech solutions to improve access to quality health care and services. Deadline: 8 May 2025
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Co-investment grants for women in Kenya
Applications are open for the Women Entrepreneurship Incubator Program (WEIP) aimed at supporting Women-Owned Small and Growing Businesses (WO-SGBs) across Kenya. Application deadline: February 6, 2025
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Grant opportunity for SMEs and entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector
The Agribusiness Challenge Fund calls for proposals from African SMEs and entrepreneurs that can create work opportunities at scale for young women and men, young persons with disabilities, and refugee youth.
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Call for Applications: Fashionomics Africa incubator and accelerator programs
The Fashionomics program has opened its call for applications for the second cohort. Interested? Use the links below to register.
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NWEC organizes National Women Entrepreneurs Award
The National Women Entrepreneurs Award 2024 will celebrate women entrepreneurs for their outstanding contributions to business and society.
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Madagascan women and youth get trained on regional trade
COMESA holds a multistakeholder dialogue to sensitize women and youth in business about trade facilitation tools for regional trade.
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Ye! Youth Ecopreneur Programme: Support for green entrepreneurs
The YECO Programme aims to support and nurture the next generation of green entrepreneurs by providing access to essential resources, mentorship, seed capital, and networking opportunities. Deadline: 22 March 2024.
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50MAWSP - Training for African Women Entrepreneurs. Applications are open!
The 50MAWSP Bootcamp for African Women Entrepreneurs is here. Applications for this program are open today: February 28, 2024. The Bootcamp will provide training and mentoring sessions to women entrepreneurs from 36 African countries.
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Calling women entrepreneurs leading innovative change
Are you a woman entrepreneur driving change in Africa? The Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award (WEA) is looking for you. Deadline: 27 March 2024.