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Find similar grantsAWIEF Pitch n Grow 2026 competition is sponsored by African Women's Entrepreneurship Programme (AWIEF). This competition supports women-led startups and businesses across Africa, especially those building innovative, high-growth, or deep technology solutions. It offers a platform to pitch, gain visibility, connect with business leaders, and access growth opportunities.
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AWIEF Launches Pitch n Grow 2026 – A Women Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition - AWIEF AWIEF 2026 Conference Tickets are now on sale AWIEF2026 CONFERENCE & EXPO AWIEF Launches Pitch n Grow 2026 – A Women Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) announces the launch of Pitch n Grow, a flagship annual women entrepreneurship pitch competition programme for identifying, developing, and amplifying the most promising women-led ventures across all African nations.
Selected finalists will pitch live at the AWIEF 2026 Conference in Cape Town, on 10 and 11 November 2026. Each year, the competition adopts a new strategic theme aligned with AWIEF’s continental priorities. The 2026 theme is “ Deep Roots, Digital Futures “ .
Africa’s greatest competitive advantage is its depth: deep knowledge of local contexts, deep understanding of communities, and deep experience of challenges the rest of the world is yet to face. This theme challenges women-led ventures to apply deep technology not as an import, but as a tool grown from African soil.
Applications are accepted from women founders and co-founders across Africa who are building ventures in the following priority innovation sectors to solve African development challenges: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Participants can apply to one of three tracks based on their stage of business: Pre-Venture – Concept-stage ventures with a prototype or proof of concept.
Early-Stage – Registered startups with active customers and revenue generation. Growth-Stage – Scaling ventures with proven traction and regional expansion.
Selected participants will gain access to: Expert-led training bootcamps Mentorship from industry leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs Exposure to investors, ecosystem partners, and media An opportunity to pitch live at the AWIEF 2026 Conference in Cape Town Travel and accommodation support for finalists Cash prizes and global recognition Applications Open: 22 June 2026 Orientation Webinars: 1 – 7 July 2026 Application Deadline: 20 July 2026 Finalists Announced: 20 September 2026 Live Finals at AWIEF 2026 Conference, Cape Town, 10 – 11 November 2026 If you are building the future through innovation and technology, this is your opportunity to showcase your venture on one of Africa’s leading platforms for women entrepreneurs.
Applications are submitted before 20 July 2026 only through the official link below:
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Women-led startups and businesses across Africa, especially those building innovative, high-growth, or deep technology solutions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
AWIEF Pitch n Grow 2026 competition is funded by African Women's Entrepreneurship Programme (AWIEF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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USDA-NIFA-WAMS-011117 posted September 4, 2026 with $1,905,210 across an estimated 12 awards of $25,000 to $200,000, closing September 14, 2026. The opportunity title is now simply "Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields." Assistance listing 10.318 still reads "Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields" — and NIFA's own program page says the program is not funded for FY2026.
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