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Nigeria Women Tech Accelerator Opens with $600K in Grants
InnovationApr 17

Nigeria Women Tech Accelerator Opens with $600K in Grants

A groundbreaking program supporting women-led tech startups in Nigeria is now accepting applications, offering funding, mentorship, and training. Last year's cohort added 16,000 customers, created 430 jobs, and grew revenues by $2.7 million.

Techpoint Africa3 min read
11 Women-Led Startups Win Major Nigeria Tech Accelerator
Acts of KindnessJul 2

11 Women-Led Startups Win Major Nigeria Tech Accelerator

Eleven women entrepreneurs in Nigeria have been selected for a transformative 12-week program that provides funding, mentorship, and global connections to scale their tech businesses. Their startups solve everything from healthcare access to digital skills training across Africa.

Techpoint Africa2 min read
Israeli Women Break Tech Barriers Through Global Alliance
SolutionsApr 14

Israeli Women Break Tech Barriers Through Global Alliance

Women in Tech® Israel is bridging the gender gap in one of the world's most innovative tech sectors by connecting female leaders across borders. Despite Israel's tech dominance, women make up just 33.5% of the workforce.

Google News - Israel Technology2 min read
PalmPay Gives 10 Women Tech Internships in Nigeria
InnovationMar 10

PalmPay Gives 10 Women Tech Internships in Nigeria

A three-day masterclass in Nigeria just launched 10 young women into fintech careers with paid internships at PalmPay. The program has now empowered over 250 women in three years, turning tech dreams into real opportunities.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Women Lead 43% of Brazil's Deep Tech Startups
Community HeroesMar 7

Women Lead 43% of Brazil's Deep Tech Startups

Female entrepreneurs are breaking through in Brazil's most advanced tech sectors, leading nearly half of all deep tech projects. Two women-led startups show how this shift is creating real-world impact in accessibility and climate solutions.

Google News - Brazil Innovation3 min read
Indian Women Engineers Take Center Stage in Tech Webinar
Acts of KindnessMar 5

Indian Women Engineers Take Center Stage in Tech Webinar

A major Indian university is celebrating International Women's Day with a webinar spotlighting women engineers who've risen to top tech leadership roles. The event will connect students with successful alumni who've climbed from campus to the C-suite.

The Hindu2 min read
Myntra Helps 100+ Women Return to Tech Careers
Community HeroesAug 17

Myntra Helps 100+ Women Return to Tech Careers

Indian fashion tech company Myntra has helped over 100 women relaunch their careers after breaks, with 60% landing full-time roles. The company is building long-term pathways for women in engineering, product, and data science roles.

YourStory India2 min read
Busha Awards Laptops to 5 African Women in Tech Push
InnovationJul 6

Busha Awards Laptops to 5 African Women in Tech Push

Five young African women received laptops at a Lagos summit as part of a new partnership bridging the gap between education and tech careers. The initiative tackles a striking reality: women earn 47% of African STEM degrees but hold only 23% of tech jobs.

Techpoint Africa2 min read
Tech Leader: Women Must Own the Room, Not Just Fill It
VideosMar 27

Tech Leader: Women Must Own the Room, Not Just Fill It

After 27 years at Genpact, AI leader Shalvi Chitkara reveals the confidence gap holding women back in tech. Her advice: stop waiting to feel ready and start speaking up.

YourStory India3 min read
Women in Tech Hit 38% Founder Rate at Qatar Web Summit
InnovationFeb 12

Women in Tech Hit 38% Founder Rate at Qatar Web Summit

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.

Google News - Innovation Technology3 min read
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InnovationApr 1

UAE Women Tech Founders Compete for Accelerator Spots

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.

Google News - Uae Innovation2 min read
Ultra-Orthodox Women Enter Israel's Tech Elite
Acts of KindnessJan 18

Ultra-Orthodox Women Enter Israel's Tech Elite

Over 7,000 ultra-Orthodox women in Israel have traded traditional teaching roles for careers at tech giants like Google and Apple, earning salaries once unimaginable in their community. A Haredi-led initiative is bridging cultural gaps and proving you don't need a university degree to succeed in high-tech.

Google News - Israel Technology3 min read
Peru Nonprofit Trains 1000s of Women for Tech Careers
Acts of KindnessJul 29

Peru Nonprofit Trains 1000s of Women for Tech Careers

Mariana Costa founded Laboratoria to help Latin American women break into high-paying tech jobs. Her nonprofit has now trained thousands of women across 11 countries and earned her IEEE's President's Award.

IEEE Spectrum2 min read
Ghana Women Launch Green Tech Campaign to Train Thousands
Planet WinsAug 13

Ghana Women Launch Green Tech Campaign to Train Thousands

Women in Tech Ghana just kicked off an ambitious campaign to tackle environmental challenges while training thousands in green technology and digital skills. The Green Tech Campaign 2026 targets 1,700+ participants across schools, markets, and communities.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Two Women Build Fintech Careers After Non-Tech Degrees
Community HeroesMar 12

Two Women Build Fintech Careers After Non-Tech Degrees

Bukola Alawiye and Busola Oluwatobi studied English and biology, but now they're shaping Nigeria's fintech landscape at Redtech. Their journeys prove tech careers don't require traditional tech degrees.

Techpoint Africa2 min read
Women Leaders Build AI Skills Across Indian Tech Workforce
VideosMar 31

Women Leaders Build AI Skills Across Indian Tech Workforce

At a major tech conference in India, women executives shared how they're making artificial intelligence accessible to all workers while creating leadership opportunities for women in emerging AI roles.

YourStory India3 min read
Israeli Women Build Tech Pathways for Immigrants
Community HeroesApr 14

Israeli Women Build Tech Pathways for Immigrants

Women entrepreneurs and mentors are creating AI platforms, job networks, and community hubs that help female immigrants break into Israel's booming tech industry. Their efforts are opening doors in a sector where systematic barriers have long made entry difficult.

Google News - Israel Technology2 min read
Morocco Launches Tech Mentorship for Young Women
Acts of KindnessMar 5

Morocco Launches Tech Mentorship for Young Women

Over 80% of young women in Morocco's new digital mentorship program landed tech internships in their first month. The nationwide initiative pairs female university students with industry leaders to bridge the gender gap in technology careers.

Morocco World News2 min read
Israel's Tech Sector Embraces 81,000 New Women Workers
SolutionsAug 26

Israel's Tech Sector Embraces 81,000 New Women Workers

Over the past decade, Israel's Haredi women transformed from 50% employment to 81%, nearly matching the national average. Thousands entered the tech industry as AI creates new pathways for talent from all backgrounds.

Google News - Israel Technology3 min read
Colombia's Women Tech Leaders Make Gains in 2026
Community HeroesFeb 17

Colombia's Women Tech Leaders Make Gains in 2026

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.

Regional: colombia innovation (CO)3 min read

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