African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative (AWEC) Cohort 9

The African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative (AWEC) Cohort 9 is a 12-month leadership and business management capacity building program for female entrepreneurs. It provides practical learning, mentorship, and a pan-African community to help participants grow their businesses and overcome challenges. The program accepts 200 female entrepreneurs annually and is open to women founders with established ventures, including those in the diaspora who can demonstrate impact in Africa.

12-month capacity-building program with practical learning and mentorship; access to a pan-African community and resources to grow the business.

Open to women founders of businesses that have been operating for at least two years with at least two employees, citizens of any African country (including those in the diaspora) whose work or customers impact Africa, and who are proficient in English with regular internet access.

Applications are submitted through the AWEC application portal; see the provided apply link for details.