Future Is Female Mentorship Program Targets African Women Tech Entrepreneurs
The programme, which was launched in 2020 as the first public relations and communications mentorship initiative dedicated exclusively to African female technology founders, is reopening its doors after a strategic pause in 2025.
New York, NY – The Future Is Female Mentorship Program is set to launch its sixth edition in 2026, expanding its network of partners and focusing on empowering African women entrepreneurs in technology. Founded in 2020, the program has seen a 253% increase in applications from 37 countries, according to its organizers. Led by Claudine Moore, the initiative has gained recognition from prominent publications such as Forbes, TechCabal, Business Insider, Disrupt Africa, and PC Tech Magazine.
The 2026 edition will prioritize African women building technology businesses in Africa or creating solutions for the continent. While open to founders across various technology sectors, the program will give special consideration to startups working in areas with significant social and economic impact, including health, education, finance, agriculture, and sustainability.
Moore emphasizes the program's goal of supporting not just commercially viable businesses but also solutions to critical challenges affecting African women and girls.
For 2026, the program will collaborate with a broader network of partners from technology, media, venture capital, business development, and innovation sectors. This expanded ecosystem aims to provide finalists with access to additional expertise, networks, and resources, enhancing their ability to navigate business growth stages.
The curriculum will place significant emphasis on strategic communications, visibility, and founder storytelling, covering topics like media relations, digital marketing, personal branding, and investor visibility.
As African women entrepreneurs continue to address challenges in sectors such as healthcare, financial services, education, agriculture, and sustainability, the Future Is Female Mentorship Program aims to bridge the gap between building technology solutions and effectively communicating those solutions. By combining mentorship with practical communications and visibility support, the program seeks to help selected founders develop the skills and networks needed to turn ideas into scalable businesses that are recognized and built to succeed.
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