KPMG is currently being accepted for the Female Founders in Africa Competition 2026. Intersted applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition
This competition aims to empower women entrepreneurs not only by offering essential support, resources, and networking opportunities but also by equipping them to thrive amidst uncertainty and change.
Benefits of KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition
- Access to the KPMG mentorship programme
- Access to the investors’ deals
- Branding and visibility of your startup
- Access to our community engagements
KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition Requirements
- Be a registered company in the country/region where the country/region final is being held
- Must be female-owned
- Have been active in operation for at least one year
- Be either a tech-enabled, tech-driven or tech-led business
- Not be majority-owned by a large corporate
- Be able to conduct all pitches in English
- Be available to pitch at a country or regional event for the semi-final and final in the timeline outlined by the country of origin (if applicable).
- If selected as a finalist, be available to pitch at the Finals in 2026.
Application Date and Process
- Call for applications
- Submission of supporting details
- Shortlist selection by a panel of experts, inviting teams to the pitching event (The organizers reserve the right to move the competitors to the online « other countries » group and have them compete there)
- Regional pitching to a panel of jury (Investors) and announcement of regional winners
- Pitching finals for regional winners and announcement of « Best female-founder » for early, growth, and mature ventures
Application Deadline
28 February, 2026
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