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