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Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF)
AWIEF Pitch n Grow 2026 – Women Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition
Amount
Varies
Cash prizes
Deadline
Jul 20, 2026
Can you get this?
✓Must be citizen, resident, or registered in Africa
✓Must be at least 18 years old
✓Venture must have strong deep technology component
✓Pitcher must be a female founder or co-founder
What it takes
Attend orientation webinars held between July 1 and 7, 2026.
If selected, participate in a training bootcamp running August 1 to 28, 2026.
Worth knowing
Selected participants receive mentorship, pitch coaching, investor readiness support, travel support for finalists, and cash prizes for winning ventures, in addition to networking and media exposure.
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