Lionesses of Africa Tech FoundHER Africa Challenge 2025

Deadline: Sep 30, 2025

other

fully funded

Africa

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

📝 About The Lionesses of Africa Tech FoundHER Africa Challenge

The Lionesses of Africa Tech FoundHER Africa Challenge, powered by Naspers & Prosus and delivered in partnership with Lionesses of Africa, is now accepting applications. This initiative supports women founders scaling technology and tech-enabled businesses across Africa.

Earlier in 2025, Prosus launched the first Tech FoundHER Challenge in India, where women tech founders secured:

Equity-free grants
Mentorship from seasoned operators
Visibility with investors and customers to scale their businesses

The success of the Indian challenge confirmed the value of backing women-led tech innovation. Now, the challenge expands to Africa.

📅 Opportunity Details

Date Published: September 09, 2025
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Category:
- Entrepreneurs
- Women
- Fully Funded
- Grants

🎁 Benefits

Participants in the Lionesses of Africa Tech FoundHER Africa Challenge can receive up to $100,000 in:

Equity-free grants
Mentorship from experienced operators
Access to investor networks

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The challenge is open to women founders or co-founders scaling technology and tech-enabled businesses across Africa. Eligible sectors include:

Financial Services & Business Tools
Consumer, Lifestyle & Creative Industries
Health, Life Sciences & Social Impact
Infrastructure, Mobility & Industry Solutions
Climate, Environment & Sustainability
Emerging Technologies

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline: Midnight CAT, 30 September 2025
To apply, visit the official application portal: Lionesses of Africa Tech FoundHER Africa Challenge
Direct application link: Apply Here

The challenge is sponsored by Lionesses of Africa.

📢 Contact Information

For more details, visit the official website: Lionesses of Africa Tech FoundHER Africa Challenge

This is an incredible opportunity for women entrepreneurs to scale their businesses and make a significant impact in the tech industry across Africa. Apply now! 🚀

Benefits

Up to $100,000 in equity-free grants
Mentorship from experienced operators
Access to investor networks

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