About this opportunity
Recognition that opens doors. The UBS Female Founder Award 2026 is a global programme honouring women entrepreneurs building early stage fintech and enterprise technology ventures, and the award page prints USD 10,000 for the winner plus a distinct Rising Star honour.
The programme is framed as a global recognition initiative with no geographic exclusion named on the award page, so founders in Nigeria and across Africa who meet the stage and sector description can enter. Winners join a visibility package carried through the UBS women wealth platform.
Applications close on 25 October 2026 and are submitted through the UBS ideas portal linked from the award page. If you are the founder of an early stage technology venture, put your strongest story forward before the window shuts.
What you receive
- A USD 10,000 cash award for the winner
- A separate Rising Star honour within the programme
- International recognition through the UBS global network
Documents to prepare
- Application submitted through the UBS ideas portal linked from the award page
How to apply
- Read the award page and its published official rules
- Complete the application on the UBS ideas portal
- Submit before 25 October 2026
Sources and verification
Questions applicants ask
Is the award open to African founders?
Yes, the programme is presented as a global recognition initiative with no geographic exclusion stated on the award page.
What is the Rising Star honour?
The award page describes a separate Rising Star honour alongside the USD 10,000 winner award; the rules document details its form.
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