KPMG Female Founders is a pan-African entrepreneurship competition designed to empower female founders who are leading innovative, tech-enabled businesses. The competition provides mentorship, investor access, branding visibility, and networking opportunities to help women entrepreneurs scale their ventures and create community impact.
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be a female-owned company.
- Must be a registered business in the country/region where the final is held.
- Must have been operational for at least one year.
- Must be tech-enabled, tech-driven, or tech-led.
- Cannot be majority-owned by a large corporate.
- Must be able to pitch in English.
- Must be available to pitch at regional events and the Finals in 2026.
Competition Process:
- Call for applications → submit supporting details.
- Shortlisting by expert panel.
- Regional pitching to investors → announcement of regional winners.
- Final pitching → announcement of “Best Female Founder” in categories:
- Early-stage ventures
- Growth-stage ventures
- Mature ventures
Benefits of the Competition:
- Access to the KPMG mentorship programme.
- Direct investor matching and deal opportunities.
- Enhanced branding and visibility for your startup.
- Access to community engagements and networking.
Who Can Apply:
- Female entrepreneurs across all African countries.
- Ventures in diverse sectors: technology, health, agriculture, and more.
Deadline:
- Not specified (applications currently open).
👉 Apply Here – KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition 2026