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African Women Innovators Network (AWIN) targeted towards young women in Africa and the diaspora is now accepting applications.

puplished on 15th April 2023

The AWIN project is aimed at equipping young African women to take the lead in developing innovative solutions to issues that affect them. The project is bringing together thirty (30) participants from across Ghana and providing them with intensive training and mentorship sessions aimed at providing them with tools to develop innovative businesses that would build a better future for African women and girls. Shortlisted participants would further partake in a Demo Day Presentation with judges to determine the best winning idea.

Women in Tech Week to be held across 40 countries

Published on 06 December, 2022.

Women in Tech Africa has a strategic vision of enabling women to drive Africa’s growth story and create impact on personal life. The Group believes that women are equally capable of being at the forefront of technological development and advancement in Africa and the world at large. Hence, its agenda of supporting female leadership and creating a pipeline for girls to choose technology.

The Africa Tech Summit Nairobi agenda will share insights across three tracks this year. The Africa Money & DeFi Summit connects African fintech leaders, global platforms and thought leaders on the new opportunities in Decentralized Finance (DeFi). An array of keynotes, panels and breakout sessions will deliver key insights and offer opportunities to connect, network and do business across the African fintech and DeFi landscapes. The Africa Start-Up Summit brings together stakeholders in the venture space from across Africa to explore opportunities and challenges within the ecosystem, while connecting investors, corporates, accelerators , policy makers and start-ups. Pitch Live will again showcase leading start-ups from across the continent alongside partner programs.