The Lionesses of Africa Tech FoundHER Africa Challenge 2025 for Women tech founders ($100,000 in equity-free grants)

Application Deadline: 30 September 2025.

Applications are now open for the 2025 Lionesses of Africa Tech FoundHER Africa Challenge. The Tech FoundHER Africa Challenge 2025, powered by Naspers and Prosus and delivered in partnership with Lionesses of Africa, is now open for applications!

The search is on for women founders or co-founders scaling technology and tech-enabled businesses across Africa. Are you building a business in one of these sectors?

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

Benefits

The program will support women founders scaling technology and tech-enabled businesses across the continent.

• The offer includes up to $100,000 in:
• Access to investor networks
• Equity-free grants
• Mentorship from experienced operators

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Lionesses of Africa Tech FoundHER Africa Challenge