Overview
The AWIEF Pitch n Grow 2026 competition is now open, offering women entrepreneurs across Africa—including Ghana—the chance to showcase their ventures and scale their impact. This flagship program identifies and supports promising women‑led businesses through mentorship, training, visibility, and access to opportunities.
Deadline: 20 July 2026 Finals: Live at the AWIEF2026 Conference in Cape Town
Agric Relevance
Agriculture is one of the priority innovation sectors for this year’s theme, “Deep Roots. Digital Futures.” The competition encourages women founders to apply deep technology to solve Africa’s agricultural challenges.
Examples of agric‑related innovations that qualify:
- AgriTech – IoT soil sensors, drone crop analysis, yield optimization tools.
- Biotech – Crop resilience technologies, synthetic biology for food security.
- Water Tech – Digital irrigation systems, desalination, and climate adaptation for farming.
- Clean Energy – Off‑grid solar solutions powering agribusiness operations.
For Ghanaian agripreneurs, this is a chance to highlight innovations in precision agriculture, climate‑smart farming, and rural market access.
Competition Tracks
- Idea Track – For pre‑venture concepts with prototypes or proof‑of‑concept (under 18 months old).
- Startup Track – For early‑stage ventures with revenue and formal registration (6 months–3 years).
- Scale‑Up Track – For growth‑stage ventures expanding regionally with revenue above $500K or institutional funding.
Eligibility
- Applicant must be a woman founder or co‑founder.
- Must be a citizen, resident, or registered operator in an African nation (including Ghana).
- Venture must have a deep technology component.
- Founder must be 18 years or older.
- Commitment to attend the in‑person finals in Cape Town if selected.
Benefits
- Travel support for finalists.
- Opportunity to pitch on a global stage.
- Media and PR exposure.
- Cash prizes for winners.
- Mentorship and training bootcamp to refine pitches and strategies.
How to Apply
- Submit your application online by 20 July 2026.
- Choose the appropriate track (Idea, Startup, or Scale‑Up).
- Ensure your venture demonstrates a strong agric‑related technology component.
Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by Agri‑web. Applicants are encouraged to consult the official AWIEF portal for complete details and verified application instructions.
To apply for this job please visit awief.untap.us.