Women In Africa Entrepreneur’s Hub

Women  in Africa Club is a global network of leaders, women and men, working together for a new governance on the African continent. We lay the groundwork for new business models by helping African and international companies identify influential African women of today and tomorrow, and by supporting African entrepreneurship for women.

We are looking for great African women entrepreneurs to invite them to our first annual meeting at the Beldi Country Club in Marrakesh from September 25 to 27, 2017. With more than 300 leaders – women and men – discussing the theme «Investing for better governance with African women», this will be a unique opportunity for them to get high-level visibility and networking to accelerate their business initiative!

To apply, fill in the following form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BFGGKL9

Deadline to apply is July 3rd!

Our international jury of prestigious members(*) will select the most innovative and high-growth/impact potential companies or initiatives with already proven traction:

 – companies / initiatives based in Africa, led< or managed by African women;

 – innovative product, service or technology and/or a strong human impact;

– First traction on the market (turnover, number of users, raised funds…);

– Large growth / impact potential (in own country, Africa and globally);

– Ambitious team with deep execution skills.

We will offer the awardees with high-level visibility, networking plus expense reimbursement for 2 main events during the Women in Africa Club annual event in Marrakesh from September 25 to 27, 2017:

Women in Africa Entrepreneurs’ Hub

15 to 20 small and middle size enterprises created or led by African women are selected and invited to showcase in the Entrepreneurs’ Hub aimed at giving greater visibility to African women entrepreneur by offering them a dedicated space during the WIA Club Annual Meeting, as well as giving them access to a large network of international leaders and investors.

Women in Africa Revelations Night

During that special night, WIA Philanthropy will celebrate and encourage the five most innovative, recent, high potential initiatives carried by African-based women entrepreneurs in the key economic sectors in Africa, namely Agriculture, Education, Energy, Digital and Tech, Health and Nutrition. The key objective is to help the initiatives in their developing process. The aim of that night is to inspire and to celebrate Women in Africa by giving them a voice and a tribune to pitch or talk on an international scale. This night will give the chance to enhance the diversity of Africa and its talents.

Do not hesitate to share this with African Women entrepreneurs who might be interested! Or to apply if you are one!

If you need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at philanthropy@wia-club.net. 

We are looking forward to receiving your applications !