Deadline:15th June, 2023
The Better Life Program for the African Rural Woman Innovative Entrepreneur Award recognizes talented female entrepreneurs who have championed and leveraged the use of technology in their businesses.
At the heart of every start-up or enterprise is the drive to solve a problem. Better Life Program for the African Rural Woman believes that women have the potential to create solutions and take on the world’s major challenges. Some women have leveraged technology to address some factors inhibiting the success of businesses in Nigeria like access to market, finance etc. The BLPARW Innovative Entrepreneur Award will highlight the work of evolutionary female entrepreneurs who have leveraged technology and will stand as an inspiration for others.
The goal of the BLPARW Innovative Entrepreneur Award is to inspire female entrepreneurs in Africa to develop businesses, create jobs and improve lives.
The Award recognizes businesses that have positive impacts on vulnerable people and have demonstrated innovation and talented women entrepreneurs who are leveraging the use of technology in business. The Award celebrates, support and champion women in business and female entrepreneurs across industries and highlights women who consistently demonstrate exceptional growth, change or impact.
It provides an opportunity to raise the profile of women, celebrate achievement and showcase success.
Criteria
- Breakthrough Innovation: The company founded or co-founded by the applicant provides innovative product or service in the market
- Impact-The product or service addresses a specific societal need or challenge with significant benefit for people
- Inspiration-The applicant has played a pivotal role in the successes of the company and considers themselves a role model for other women and girls
Eligibility
- Must be female above the age of 18
- Business must be legally registered
- Business must address a challenge
- Business must have an online presence
- Business must have at least 3 employees.
Benefits
- Profile Elevation
- Increase business credibility
- Free Business Development Support Services
- Feature on website and publications
- Cash prize of ₦200,000
For more information and application.