Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award 2026

The Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award 2026 is a six-month accelerator program for women founders building solutions in health and food security. It selects 15 ventures across Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East to strengthen fundamentals and prepare for investor readiness. Benefits include tailored business support, travel to Amsterdam for Awardee Days and the Award Ceremony, and non-dilutive funding.

Non-dilutive funding of €25,000; six months of tailored business support to strengthen fundamentals and metrics; travel to Amsterdam for events and networking; global storytelling and media exposure; access to a global alumni network and Impact Hub’s ecosystem.

You are a woman founder, co-founder, or senior leader with decision-making power, building a venture beyond the idea stage, addressing health and/or food security with measurable impact.

Applications are open during 2 March – 13 April; see the official apply link for submission and further details.