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Naspers & Prosus (in partnership with Lionesses of Africa)

The Tech FoundHER Africa Challenge 2025 supports women tech founders and co-founders across Africa with equity-free grants, mentorship, and investor visibility.

Location:
This program is open to participants across Africa. Activities will take place both virtually and in selected African hubs.

    Through this program, selected entrepreneurs will:

    *Access up to $100,000 in equity-free grants

    *Receive mentorship from experienced business operators

    *Connect with investor networks and gain visibility to scale their ventures

    *Join a movement shaping the future of women-led innovation across Africa
    Eligibility:

    *Applicant must be a woman founder or co-founder of a technology or tech-enabled business in Africa

    *Business must operate in one or more of the following sectors

    *Financial Services & Business Tools (Fintech, Insurtech, Legaltech, Regtech, Martech, Adtech, HR Tech/Future of Work)

    *Health, Life Sciences & Social Impact (Healthtech, Biotech, Foodtech, CharityTech)

    *Climate, Environment & Sustainability (Cleantech, Agritech, Smart City Tech)

    *Consumer, Lifestyle & Creative Industries (ConsumerTech, FashionTech, EntertainmentTech, Gaming/eSports, MediaTech, RetailTech)

    *Infrastructure, Mobility & Industry Solutions (IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Govtech, Proptech, MobilityTech, Logistics & Supply Chain Tech)

    *Emerging Technologies (AI & Machine Learning)

30 september 2025

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