{"id":4564,"date":"2026-02-13T18:57:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T18:57:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=4564"},"modified":"2026-02-14T18:57:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T18:57:29","slug":"kpmg-female-founders-in-africa-competition-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=4564","title":{"rendered":"KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_4  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-172233\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: Ongoing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications are open for the KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition 2026. The KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition is delighted to invite applications from dynamic female entrepreneurs across the continent. In a world marked by ever-evolving global dynamics, they are seeking resilient and ambitious ventures \u2013 owned and led by women \u2013 across a diverse array of sectors, including technology, health, agriculture, and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>They especially encourage female founders who have shown the tenacity to navigate challenges, possess a clear vision for growth, and demonstrate strong market potential to apply. This competition aims to empower women entrepreneurs not only by offering essential support, resources, and networking opportunities but also by equipping them to thrive amidst uncertainty and change.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a female founder with an innovative business model and an unwavering commitment to driving positive transformation within your community, they want to hear from you. Apply now to join this year\u2019s competition and take the next bold step in your entrepreneurial journey, showing resilience in the face of shifting global realities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to the KPMG mentorship programme<\/li>\n<li>Access to the investors\u2019 deals<\/li>\n<li>Branding and visibility of your startup<\/li>\n<li>Access to our community engagements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a registered company in the country\/region where the country\/region final is being held<\/li>\n<li>Must be female-owned<\/li>\n<li>Have been active in operation for at least one year<\/li>\n<li>Be either a tech-enabled, tech-driven or tech-led business<\/li>\n<li>Not be majority-owned by a large corporate<\/li>\n<li>Be able to conduct all pitches in English<\/li>\n<li>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).<\/li>\n<li>If selected as a finalist, be available to pitch at the Finals in 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=uyT_3okgAESMjvceaAN4sow0Xet6uTtAp5n14pI5HttURDNGMjZYRVM1QlZLR0ZDM1g2V0dPRUpSSi4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to apply<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kpmg.com\/ke\/en\/insights\/2026\/01\/2026-kpmg-female-founders-in-africa-competition.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_column_text css=\"\"] Deadline: Ongoing Applications are open for the KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition 2026. 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