Applications are currently being accepted for the Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award
The Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award is a 6-month accelerator for women founders building proven solutions in health and food security.They’re selecting 15 ventures across Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East to strengthen fundamentals and build investor readiness.
Benefits of Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award
- Access six months of tailored support to strengthen your business fundamentals, sharpen your financials and impact metrics, and prepare for investor-facing moments.
- Travel to Amsterdam (26-30 October 2026) for Awardee Days and the Award Ceremony to pitch your venture, connect with your cohort, and celebrate your achievements.
- Receive €25,000 in non-dilutive funding to grow your business, expand your reach, and invest in what comes next with confidence.
- Share your work on a global stage through storytelling, media exposure, and video content that strengthens your credibility and reach.
- Join the Bayer Foundation women-led alumni movement for peer support, shared visibility, and opportunities to collaborate beyond the program.
- Tap into Impact Hub’s global network and expertise for local ecosystem support, founder connections, and opportunities that help you scale across markets.
Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award Requirements
You are eligible if you:
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Are a woman founder, co-founder, or senior leader with decision-making power in an operating venture beyond the idea stage
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Build in health or food security in Asia, Latin America, Africa and/or the Middle East with measurable impact for low- and middle-income communities
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Have traction and are ready to scale, including annual revenue of up to USD 1,000,000, or strong evidence of growing revenue and demand if you are pre-break-even
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Meet the legal and incorporation requirements, including operating as a social enterprise (a for-profit with a social or environmental mission)
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
12 April, 2026
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