Beyond funding, participants will gain access to a dynamic network of mentors, industry experts, ecosystem partners, and investors committed to supporting the growth of women-led STEM enterprises across the region.
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The iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE supports projects that contribute to improving our society. If you work towards achieving one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, your project is eligible.
IFC's Women-Led Business Grant Catalytic aims to provide capital for women entrepreneurs leading high-impact ventures.
Apply to the AI Academy Nigeria Pitchathon for an opportunity to pitch your solution live at GITEX Nigeria, connect with investors and ecosystem leaders, and compete for $5,000 in equity-free funding.
As an independent VC accelerator we invest up to US$250k in startups who are part of our flagship program via a SAFE note.
This RFP seeks to answer a core question for the family planning field: can AI-enabled direct-to-consumer engagement improve contraceptive uptake, continuation, and informed method choice at scale - and, if so, which approach works best?
A three-month hybrid accelerator program for growth-stage technology startups. The Accelerator is designed to bring the best of Google's programs, products, people, and technology to South African-led startups looking to scale their impact.
Each cohort of 10-15 startups comes together to tackle technical challenges that can help grow their businesses through a mix of remote and in-person, 1-to-1, group learning sessions, and sprint projects. They provide up to R1 million in non-dilutive, equity-free cash funding to each participating startup, alongside access to Google expertise, products, and mentorship.
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