African women-led startups now have a chance to pitch on the global stage as the TiE Women Global Pitch Competition 2025 opens its doors for applications. Powered by TiE Global, this annual initiative is designed to amplify the voices, ideas, and impact of women entrepreneurs across the world, Africa included.
The competition offers a dynamic platform for early, and growth stage women entrepreneurs to gain international visibility, secure mentorship from global business leaders, and compete for funding opportunities in front of an elite panel of investors.
Why You Should Apply?
- Finalists pitch at the TiE Global Summit
- Access to mentorship from global business icons
- Opportunity to scale through funding, exposure, and global connections
- Pan-African participation is strongly encouraged
According to TiE, the competition aims to bridge the gender gap in entrepreneurship by creating a sustainable and supportive ecosystem that connects women founders with the resources they need to grow globally.
How to Apply
Applications are open at tiewomen.org. Shortlisted participants will compete in regional pitch rounds before moving on to the global finals scheduled for late 2025.
Women co-founder(s) must have minimum 33% stakeholder
Companies registered on or after 1 Jan 2018 eligible to apply
