The eighth edition of the global She Loves Tech competition is currently accepting applications from women-led and women-focused technology startups.
She Loves Tech is a global network that was established in 2015 with the goal of bridging the financial gap for female entrepreneurs.
By 2030, the platform hopes to release over US$1 billion in finance for women-led enterprises by identifying and accelerating the greatest entrepreneurs and technology for transformative impact.
Prizes totaling more than US$500,000 are up for grabs, including mentorship from top investors and tech influencers, fast-track access to programs, resources, and in-house advisory services, as well as access to a worldwide community of founders and investors. Additional prizes include US$15,000 from Teja Ventures, US$10,000 from ADB Ventures, and up to US$100,000 in direct investment from the She Loves Tech Fund.
Eligibility:
Early stage tech startup with at least a minimum viable product (past conceptual stage) with less than US$5M external funding raised.
Technology startups fulfilling ONE of the following gender lenses:
Female founder
Majority female users
Majority female consumers
Technology impacting women positively
The deadline for applications is September 12.
Visit the website to apply or for more information.
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