The KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition aims to empower women entrepreneurs by providing them with the necessary support, resources, and networking opportunities to elevate their businesses.
We encourage female founders who are passionate about their businesses, demonstrate a strong market potential, and have a clear ambition for growth to apply.
In this post, we will provide you with more details about the program, as well as a step-by-step approach to submit your application.
KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition Summary
- Host: KPMG
- Category: Competitions
- Eligible Countries: African Countries
- Reward: KPMG mentorship | Access to Investors | Business Branding & Visibility
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: Not Specified
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KPMG Female Founders in Africa 2026 Details:
The 2026 KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition is excited to invite applications from female entrepreneurs across the continent.
KPMG is seeking ambitious and high-growth ventures that are owned and led by women from a diverse range of sectors, including technology, health, agriculture, and more.
The competition aims to empower women entrepreneurs by providing them with the necessary support, resources, and networking opportunities to elevate their businesses.
Apply now to be part of this competition and take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey.
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Eligibility Requirements for KPMG Female Founders in Africa 2026
To be considered for the KPMG Female Founders in Africa, you must:
- 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)
- Be available to pitch at the Finals in 2025 (If selected as a finalist).
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
- Investor matching
- Access to our community engagements
How to Apply for KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition (Step by Step)
To apply for the KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition, interested candidates should use the “CLICK HERE TO APPLY” button below to submit their application.
The application process involves;
- 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.
Deadline: Not Specified
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