AWP Network

HERlead Fellowship for Next Generation Leaders

The HERlead Fellowship is a groundbreaking partnership between Vital Voices and the Ann Taylor, LOFT, and Lou & Grey retail brands, which are operated by AnnTaylor Retail, Inc. (“ANN”), an indirect subsidiary of ascena retail group, inc (“ascena”). The HERlead Fellowship is designed to equip young women with the leadership …

Apply: 2019 TechWomen Program

TechWomen empowers, connects and supports the next generation of women leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) from Africa and the Middle East by providing them with the access and opportunity needed to advance their careers, pursue their dreams, and inspire women and girls in their communities. Through mentorship and …

Celestine Ezeokoye, Founder of WeMove.co to receive ‘Builders of Africa’s Future Award’ in Silicon Valley

Founder and CEO of WeMove Technologies, Celestine Ezeokoye will receive the 2019 Builders of Africa’s Future Award at the African Diaspora Investment Symposium set to take place in Silicon Valley on January 24, 2019. Ezeokoye’s company is focused on building innovative technology solutions for the transportation ecosystem in Nigeria. Having …

5 Young Senegalese Entrepreneurs accepted Into StartUp Accelerator

Five (5) young Senegalese entrepreneurs have been selected to receive six (6) months of business incubation and $2,000 seed-funding to kick-start their business. The Senegal Start-Up Accelerator is designed to support innovators in the fishing and agricultural sectors by helping them to develop their commercial solutions and maximize their impact. …

Apply for the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Program

The fifth round of the $100m Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Program (TEEP) for emerging African entrepreneurs is now open. In 2015, TEEP empowered 1,000 African entrepreneurs selected from over 20,000 applicants with startup investment, active mentoring, business training, entrepreneurship boot camp and regional networking across Africa. Entrepreneurs with an average age range of …

Founder of AWP Network, Mary Olushoga to Serve as Advisor for cMapIt and Gatefield Media Group

Mary Olushoga, Founder of African Women Power (AWP) Network will serve as an Advisor for Gatefield Impact. Gatefield is a boutique public strategy and media group working to create change. The company provides strategic communications and public affairs services in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. The company stands out for its …

The 2018 AWP Network Power List

Be the Change. Be Inspired. Be You. Recognizing (40) African women with powerful, inspiring, and influential voices. Introducing Africa’s leading women! At the AWP Network, we aim to encourage more African women with powerful voices who will continue to create programs and policies that support the development and growth of African women and …

Submit your great idea about waste and disposal and win 25,000 Euro

Imagine a world where every human being has an eco-consciousness and every company contributes to the fight against pollution. By 2050, Global Pioneers aims to support 320 ideas around the world that will create successful companies solving global problems. Global Pioneers is a worldwide program for young startups and founders …

Funke Opeke Honored with “Business Leader of the Year” Award

The Data Centre Dynamics (DCD) Awards has announced MainOne CEO, Funke Opeke, the 2018 Data Centre Dynamics Business Leader of the Year during the 2018 edition at the Royal Lancaster, London. The Business Leader of the Year Award recognizes a company or individual who has done the most over the past …

The Afro: Pan-African Cryptocurrency dedicated to Growth and Development in Africa

AFRO Foundation has launched the AFRO, a Pan-African cryptocurrency dedicated to growth and development in Africa. The AFRO is a cryptocurrency designed for Africa and dedicated to Africa’s economic growth and societal development. It will notably lower transfer and transaction costs, facilitate trade exchange between African countries and regions, and …

Recently Added: