Women Innovators in Technology Pitch Competition

Tech4Impact: WIIT Pitch Competition

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Technology for Impact, an initiative of the Children’s Investment Fund Foundations invites women-led or women-impact tech innovators based in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Nigeria to apply for our upcoming WIITPitch Competition which will take place in June 2022.  


Themes:

We welcome women innovators runningstart-ups to submit their digital and technology solutions and innovative ideas for the following themes:

  • Sexual Reproductive Health and Maternal & Child Health
    Tech and digital innovations that support Sexual Reproductive Health, Menstrual Health, and Maternal & Child Health (including product distribution)
  • Social Issues And Talent – Gender Gap In Technology
    Tech and digital innovations that address issues around the Gender Gap in Technology and the empowerment of Girls in Tech
  • Climate-action and Resilient Livelihoods
    Tech and digital innovations that are focused on climate change and on empowering girls and women to enable climate action and resilient livelihoods

Eligibility:

        1. Women-led or women-impact techstart-ups with at least one woman Co-Founder.                
        2. Companies registered in Kenya, Ethiopia, or Nigeria.
        3. The innovation proposed should be at least at the stage of a minimum viable product, and should
          address one or more challenges within the themes presented above.

        We prioritise and encourage applications from young women entrepreneurs that fit the concepts of  ‘For Africa By Africa’ and ‘For Women By Women ’.

        Ten shortlisted contestants will be taken through a 1-week intensive mini-boot camp ahead of the pitch competition where they will receive mentorship from subject matter experts in topics covering Business Development, Technology Advancement, Impact Measurement, and Pitching Skills.


        Timeline

        The WIIT Pitch Competition timelines will be as follows:

        1. March 31st – May 2nd: Applications Open
        2. May 2nd – May 13th: Applications Review
        3. May 13th – May 20th: Interviews for Top 10 Selection
        4. June 3rd: Top 10 Announcement on our Social Media Pages
        5. June 6th – June 10th: WIIT Pitch Competition Mini-Bootcamp
        6. June 23rd: WIIT Pitch Competition

        Awards

        The Top 3 Winners of the Pitch Competition Event will receive the CIFF Tech4Impact certificate. The ideas proposed will benefit from further business development assistance from CIFF and our partners (including potential investment funds) to help scale up their businesses and address these issues at scale. Details on this and more will be shared with those selected to participate at the event.

        Wishing you all the best in your application!

        Overview

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        May 16, 2022
        Program dates Jun 3 - Jun 24, 2022
        OrganizerChildren’s Investment Fund Foundation
        Website Visit website
        Targets Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria
        Sectors
        Environmental services, Agribusiness, Agritech, Clean technology, Clean technology and energy, EdTech, Education, Educational services, Healthcare, Healthcare providers and services, HealthTech, Sexual and reproductive health and rights
        SDG (8)
        13. Climate Action, 15. Life on Land, 2. Zero Hunger, 3. Good Health and Well-being, 4. Quality Education, 5. Gender Equality, 6. Clean Water and Sanitation, 7. Affordable and Clean Energy

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        Updates

        • Profile picture of Quinta Onditi
          Quinta Onditi posted an update on the Competition page Women Innovators in Technology Pitch Competition.

          Due to public demand, we are excited to announce that we have extended the applications timelines by 2 weeks until the 16th of May! Share widely with your network of innovators for those interested in an opportunity to scale their companies to the next level.

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