The Tech FoundHER Africa Challenge 2025 powered by Naspers and Prosus and delivered in partnership with Lionesses of Africa, is now open for applications.
Women tech founder or co-founder across Africa, this is your chance to secure equity-free funding, mentorship, and investor visibility to accelerate your business growth. The programme targets technology and tech-enabled businesses in sectors including fintech, Healthtech, AgriTech, cleantech, consumer tech, mobility, AI, biotech, and more.
What’s on Offer
- Equity-free grants of up to $100,000
- Mentorship from experienced operators
- Access to investor networks and visibility opportunities
Who Can Apply
- Women founders or co-founders running tech or tech-enabled start-ups in Africa.
- Start-ups in sectors such as financial services, health, food, climate, consumer, creative industries, infrastructure, and emerging tech.
- Start-ups ready to scale their business, attract investment, and grow impact.
Key Sectors
- Financial Services & Business Tools: Fintech, Insurtech, LegalTech, Regtech, Martech, Adtech, HR Tech
- Health & Social Impact: Healthtech, Medtech, Biotech, Foodtech, CharityTech
- Climate & Sustainability: Cleantech, Greentech, Agritech, Smart City Tech
- Consumer & Creative Industries: ConsumerTech, FashionTech, EntertainmentTech, Gaming, MediaTech, RetailTech
- Infrastructure & Mobility: IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Govtech, Proptech, MobilityTech, Logistics & Supply Chain Tech
- Emerging Technologies: AI & Machine Learning
