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A new program in Nigeria is preparing female tech entrepreneurs for serious funding opportunities, with up to $1.75 million available per founder. FSDH Merchant Bank just opened applications for its second Female Founders Growth Programme, designed to close the funding gap that keeps women-led businesses from scaling.
Scientists discovered bonobos are just as aggressive as chimpanzees, but with a fascinating twist: females lead the charge against males. This groundbreaking research reveals how female solidarity shapes bonobo society in unexpected ways.
Over 50 entrepreneurs gathered in Lagos for Founder's Weight 2.0, a refreshing alternative to motivational events that focuses on honest conversations about the real challenges of building businesses. The platform connects founders with experienced operators for practical guidance they can't get anywhere else.
Professor Iyabo Obasanjo announced her campaign to become Ogun State's first female governor, presenting a development plan focused on jobs, technology, and industrial growth. The former senator believes Ogun State's history of female leadership positions it to make Nigerian electoral history.
Web Summit's decade-long Women in Tech program reveals growing female participation in global technology, with Qatari women now representing 38% of startup founders. Free AI and cybersecurity training programs are opening doors for women in emerging markets.
More than 4 in 5 entrepreneurs say startup failure made them more likely to start a new company, not less. A new survey reveals how founders turn setbacks into their most valuable training.
The United Arab Emirates just launched a major new programme to support young entrepreneurs, selecting 17 Emirati founders from over 370 applicants. Nearly 90 percent are under 35, and they're building solutions in healthcare, climate, finance, and agriculture.
England rugby legend Emily Scarratt is breaking barriers as the Red Roses' new attack coach, proving that women coaching women makes a powerful difference. With just 32% female coaches at the last World Cup, her promotion alongside former teammate Sarah Hunter signals real progress in the sport.
Failure isn't stopping entrepreneurs. A new survey of 200 startup founders reveals that more than 80% who experienced failure became more likely to launch another company, not less.
A Black venture capital managing partner who's also founded three tech companies is sharing the honest truth about fundraising that too many first-time founders never hear. His advice could save entrepreneurs years of chasing the wrong funding path.
Jenny Liu, former CEO of celebrity hotspot Dogpound gym, just closed a $5 million fund to back wellness startups led by women and minority founders. Her new fund, Crush It Ventures, is already investing in companies that help people feel better, inside and out.
Two Nigerian founders in their early twenties just raised $34 million in two months for Terra Industries, a defense tech company fighting terrorism across Africa. Their company now protects power plants and mines in multiple African countries and is valued at over $100 million.
Women now hold 40% of C-suite roles in Colombia's tech sector, up significantly from previous years. Eight trailblazing female founders and executives are leading the charge in fintech, healthcare, and streaming innovation.
Starting this September, every women's team in FIFA tournaments must have at least one female head coach or assistant coach on staff. The groundbreaking rule tackles a persistent problem: despite explosive growth in women's soccer, female coaches remain shockingly rare on the sidelines.
A major study from China found that high-achieving girls inspire their female classmates to perform better, especially students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The presence of top female students even changed how parents invested in their daughters' education.
A new government-backed program is giving 185 Nigerian entrepreneurs free training and a shot at grants up to $6,000 to turn their startup ideas into real businesses. The 12-week Founders Lab launches in May 2026, welcoming founders from all 36 states.
Bengaluru surged from 7 to 21 young entrepreneurs on India's prestigious under-30 founders list, signaling a dramatic shift toward youth-led innovation in tech and manufacturing. The city now hosts more young startup founders than any other in India.
A groundbreaking surf therapy program in Queensland is helping female veterans overcome PTSD and trauma by combining ocean waves with mental health support. The retreat, believed to be the first of its kind in Australia for female veterans, has already been called "life-changing" by participants.
Female entrepreneurs in the United Arab Emirates are competing for spots in a prestigious tech accelerator program designed to boost their startups. The initiative highlights growing opportunities for women in the region's booming tech sector.
Twenty-five Nigerian women entrepreneurs will learn how to pitch investors and compete for $20,000 in funding through a new eight-week program launching this August. The initiative tackles a stark reality: female-founded African startups received less than 1% of $3.2 billion in 2025 funding.
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