Competition & Award
Female Founder Award 2026
Apply by Feb 2, 2026
About
The Female Founder Award 2026 is an opportunity designed to celebrate and support women-led innovative startups, providing them with networking opportunities, industry recognition, and a chance to pitch at the prestigious VivaTech conference, aimed at enhancing the visibility and impact of female entrepreneurs.
Benefits
- 🎉 Celebration of women-led innovative startups and their impact
- 🌐 Access to networking opportunities to enhance brand visibility and funding channels
- 📈 Finalists will present at the VivaTech conference in June 2026
- 🏆 Gain industry recognition and resources for business growth
Eligibility Criteria
- 🌍 Open to women-led innovative startups globally
- 🏢 Must be a legally registered startup led by women
- 💼 Startups must be committed to transformative technology and shaping the future
- 👥 Must be led by female founders or have significant female leadership
Participation Commitments
- 🎤 Presentation Requirement
- Finalists must present their projects at the VivaTech conference in June 2026
- 💵 Application Fee
- No application fee mentioned, but registration is required
Target Region
Open to women-led startups globally
Target Sector
Innovative technology and startup sector
VivaTech