Future Is Female Mentorship Program Targets African Women Tech Entrepreneurs

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📻 Breaking It Down

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.

Founded by Claudine Moore, the Future Is Female Mentorship Program has grown significantly since its launch, with applications now coming from founders across 37 countries — representing a 253 per cent increase, according to the organisers.

“The program has always been about more than mentorship, it is about creating an ecosystem where female founders can truly thrive,” Moore said.

📌 What You Need to Know

The initiative has also received recognition from major technology and business publications, including Forbes, TechCabal, Business Insider, Disrupt Africa and PC Tech Magazine.

The 2026 edition will continue to support African women building technology businesses in Africa or developing technology solutions for the continent.

While applications are open to founders across the technology sector, the programme will give special consideration to startups operating in areas with significant potential for social and economic impact.

These include health, education, finance, agriculture and sustainability, as well as businesses developing products and services aimed at addressing challenges affecting African women and girls.

Moore said the programme is designed to support founders beyond simply increasing their public visibility.

“We support founders who are not only creating commercially viable businesses, but also developing solutions to some of the continent’s most pressing challenges,” she said.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya

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