Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award 2026

The Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award 2026 is a 6-month accelerator selecting 15 women-led ventures across Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East working on health and food security solutions. Focus areas include cardiovascular health, women's health, oncology, healthcare payment models, food waste reduction, smallholder farmer productivity, and water/sanitation. Awardees receive EUR 25,000 non-dilutive funding, tailored mentorship, group sessions, investor-readiness training, and global visibility. Awardees travel to Amsterdam 26-30 October 2026 for the Award Ceremony.

EUR 25,000 non-dilutive cash grant, 6-month tailored business advisor support, monthly group sessions, in-person Award Ceremony in Amsterdam (26-30 October 2026), global visibility, alumni network access, Impact Hub global ecosystem.

Woman founder/co-founder/senior leader with decision-making authority. Venture beyond idea stage, addressing health/food security in low/middle-income communities. Annual revenue up to USD 1 million or strong pre-break-even growth. Social enterprise, hybrid, or non-profit converting to for-profit within 12-24 months. Incorporated on or before 1 January 2025.