Measuring success
The AWIEF Impact
What does success look like for women entrepreneurs? Glass ceilings shattered, communities uplifted and thriving enterprises.
Individuals Reached
Engaged and inspired through the Annual AWIEF Conference, digital platforms and pan-African networking events.
Entrepreneurs Upskilled
Actively mentored and trained through comprehensive AWIEF enterprise development and capacity-building programmes.
Leaders Recognised
Outstanding women founders and entrepreneurs celebrated on a global stage via the prestigious AWIEF Awards.
Real Voices
Hear from the
Women Leading the Charge
Discover AWIEFs real-world impact. Hear directly from the resilient founders who are transforming their communities.
Excellence Unlocked
Celebrating
Africa's Visionaries
The AWIEF Awards honour and celebrate the incredible achievements of women entrepreneurs and business owners across Africa.
With over 60 past winners, these prestigious awards spotlight the ingenuity, resilience and economic contributions of women in diverse sectors
A Decade of Change
Highlights of Past
AWIEF Conferences
Each year, we convene the brightest entrepreneurial innovators, global policymakers and ambitious founders. 2025s conversations have led to transformative policy recommendations across the continent. Watch the highlights:
2025 HIGHLIGHTS
AWIEF 2025: Conference, Exhibition & Award Highlights
2024 HIGHLIGHTS
AWIEF2024 Highlights
2023 HIGHLIGHTS
AWIEF2023: Highlights from the 2-Day Conference & Awards in Kigali
2019 HIGHLIGHTS
AWIEF 2019 | Day 2 Highlights
Industry Intelligence
Latest News
& Insights
Nominations Open for AWIEF Awards 2026 Honouring and Celebrating Africa’s Women Entrepreneurs
“The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) calls for nominations for the 2026 edition of the prestigious AWIEF Awards. The AWIEF Awards was established since 2017 to recognise and celebrate the remarkable achievements of female founders and business leaders across Africa. The Awards have showcased and honoured exceptional women leaders who are building successful […]”
AWIEF Launches Pitch n Grow 2026 – A Women Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition
“The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) announces the launch of Pitch n Grow, a flagship annual women entrepreneurship pitch competition programme for identifying, developing, and amplifying the most promising women-led ventures across all African nations. Selected finalists will pitch live at the AWIEF 2026 Conference in Cape Town, on 10 and 11 November […]”
Be a Volunteer for AWIEF
“Share your Experience. Contribute to our Impact. At AWIEF, we believe in the power of empowering women to start and grow profitable businesses. Our work is driven by a commitment to expanding opportunities for women entrepreneurs across the continent — and we rely on the support of changemakers like you to help make this possible. […]”