About this opportunity
Applications are open for the Accelerating African Female Founders to Capital Programme , a growth and investment-readiness programme supporting women entrepreneurs in Southern Africa who are building innovative businesses in Science, Technology, Engineering and Manufacturing (STEM) . The programme is powered by WomHub and supported by the AfricaGrow Technical Assistance Facility, KfW DEG Impact and BMZ .
It is designed to help women-led businesses strengthen their operations, prepare for investment, and position themselves for sustainable growth.
Benefits and support
Selected founders will gain access to: Expert mentorship Business diagnostics Investment-readiness support Growth and business development guidance Networking opportunities A structured pathway towards potential catalytic funding Support to position their businesses for sustainable scaling.
Eligibility
The programme is designed for women entrepreneurs in Southern Africa who are: Building businesses in STEM-related sectors Developing innovative products or services Looking to grow and scale their ventures Preparing to become investment-ready Seeking stronger networks, business support and access to capital. Applicants should review the official programme information for the complete
Eligibility
Programme Focus The three-phase programme focuses on helping female founders move from business growth to investment readiness through: Business diagnostics Expert mentorship Growth support Investor-readiness preparation Access to networks and potential funding pathways. The programme specifically focuses on women-led businesses operating in Science, Technology, Engineering and Manufacturing .
Why This Matters Access to capital remains a major challenge for many women entrepreneurs, particularly those building businesses in technical and innovation-driven sectors. The programme aims to help founders address some of the gaps that can prevent promising businesses from attracting investment, while providing the support and networks needed to build businesses that are ready to scale.
Application timeline
You are encouraged to apply through the programme portal while applications are open.
Application steps
Interested women entrepreneurs can review the
programme details
and apply through the official WomHub application page
Sources and verification
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