African startups run by women have been invited to apply for the 2023 edition of the Aurora Tech Award, an annual global prize for women founders of tech startups.
According to organizers, the Aurora Tech Award is “focused on breaking down barriers and promoting equality in tech entrepreneurship,” while seeking out “female founders that have a functional prototype or an early version of their product.”
“In addition, selected ventures will connect with a global community of women tech entrepreneurs, receive PR support, get feedback from venture capital experts, and receive guidance from inDrive’s C-level executives and industry experts with a finalist mentorship programme,” the organizers wrote on the award’s website.
“The Aurora Tech Award is an annual global prize for women founders of tech startups. We believe in breaking down barriers and promoting equality in tech entrepreneurship.
“Women entrepreneurs in IT face challenges like investor bias, stereotypes, and a lack of role models, limiting their representation.
“According to Crunchbase, only 2.3% of venture funding goes to women-led startups. And we’re here to change that! Our mission is to discover hidden gems among startups led by women, providing the support they need to shine brightly. Join us in setting new, fair standards in the venture world.
“If you’re a woman founder with a tech startup, regardless of the specific industry, and have a functional prototype or an early version of your product, the Aurora Tech Award is just for you. We’re interested in your company, your journey, and the challenges you’ve overcome”, they added.
Winners will stand the chance of carting home $30,000 as the first prize, $20,000 as second prize and $10,000 as third prize.