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WomHub Visa STEM Pitch-Off 2026

Key Information

Organisation

WomHub & Visa

Status

Closed

Application Deadline

20 Mar 2026

Program Type

Competition

About this Program

Pitching competition for female-led startups in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) within South Africa.

Benefits & What You Get

Cash grants; mentorship; business support from WomHub and Visa.

Eligibility

Female entrepreneurs in South Africa with STEM-based business models.

Startups That Could Apply

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Vezeeta MENA's healthcare platform

Union54 Zambia's fintech unicorn story

Kasha Rwanda Women's health e-commerce

Yoco South Africa Payments for SA small business

Khazna Financial inclusion for Egypt

Botlhale AI Voice AI for African languages

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