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AWIEF Awards 2026

Key Information
Organisation
Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum
Status
Open
Application Deadline
10 Jul 2026 · 84 days left
Program Type
Prize

About this Program

Recognizing and celebrating female entrepreneurs and innovators across the African continent.

Benefits & What You Get

Continental recognition; PR and media exposure; access to AWIEF network.

Eligibility

Female founders or leaders of African-based businesses demonstrating growth and impact.

Startups That Could Apply

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Startup
Kiira Motors Corporation East Africa's first solar bus
Uganda
Startup
mPharma Ghana Reimagining African pharmacy
Ghana
Startup
Yoco South Africa Payments for SA small business
South Africa
Startup
Stitch South Africa Payment infrastructure for Africa
South Africa
Startup
Farmerline Ghana Digital tools for Africa's farmers
Ghana
Startup
Kasha Rwanda Women's health e-commerce
Rwanda

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