Application Deadline: 18 August 2026 @ 23:00pmApplications are now open for the 2026 Accelerating African Female Founders to Capital Programme. Powered by WomHub and supported by AfricaGrow Technical Assistance Facility, KfW DEG Impact, and the BMZ, the Accelerating African Female Founders to Capital Programme is focused on ensuring that women-led businesses in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Manufacturing are positioned to scale sustainably. The programme is designed for women entrepreneurs who are building innovative, revenue-generating businesses with strong potential for growth and impact. • Phase 2: Investor Readiness – The top twenty (20) businesses will advance to an intensive investment readiness programme covering financial preparedness, due diligence, investor engagement, and pitch refinement. The programme seeks to create lasting impact by strengthening founder capabilities, improving investment readiness, enabling access to capital, driving revenue growth, creating quality jobs, and accelerating innovation within the STEM ecosystem.