The KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition is designed to empower women entrepreneurs across Africa by providing resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities to scale their businesses. The initiative targets female-led, high-growth businesses in sectors like technology, health, and agriculture.

Key Details

  • Host: KPMG
  • Category: Competitions
  • Eligible Countries: All African Countries
  • Reward: Mentorship, Branding, Investor Access
  • IELTS: Not Required
  • Deadline: Not Specified

Eligibility

  • Female-owned, registered business
  • Operational for at least one year
  • Tech-enabled, tech-driven, or tech-led
  • Not majority-owned by a large corporation
  • Able to pitch in English
  • Available for regional and final pitch events in 2025

Benefits

  • KPMG mentorship
  • Branding and visibility support
  • Investor access
  • Networking and community engagement

Application Process

  1. Application Submission: Eligible candidates submit business and founder details.
  2. Shortlisting: Selected applicants are invited to pitch.
  3. Regional Pitch Events: Shortlisted candidates present to jury investors.
  4. Final Pitch Event: Regional winners advance to compete for the “Best Female Founder” title across various growth stages.

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