Competition & Award
Tech FoundHER Africa Challenge
Apply by Nov 19, 2025
About
The Tech FoundHER Africa Challenge offers a unique opportunity for women-led tech startups across the African continent to compete for $100,000 in equity-free funding, along with mentorship from industry leaders and a platform to showcase their innovations on a global stage, specifically designed to empower female entrepreneurs in the tech sector.
Benefits
- Equity-free funding totaling $100,000
- Mentorship and networking resources from Naspers-Prosus ecosystem
- High-level expert review feedback
- Showcase opportunity on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange for Global Women Entrepreneurs Day
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a tech or tech-enabled startup
- At least one female founder in a leadership position
- Funding stage must be pre-Series B
- Must have revenue and a market-validated product/service
- Location must be within the African continent
Target Region
Africa
Target Sector
Technology
Naspers, Prosus