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Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award 2026

The Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award 2026 is a global six-month accelerator program designed to empower women leaders who are building proven solutions in health and food security for low- and middle-income communities across Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East.

The award not only provides funding but is structured to boost investor readiness, strategic capacity, network access, and visibility for women founders tackling urgent global challenges, helping them scale solutions that benefit millions. 

Focus Areas

Startups and ventures that can apply should be driving measurable impact in areas such as:
Health innovations - from women’s and cardiovascular health to affordable access models and digital health infrastructure.
Food security solutions - fighting food waste, reducing malnutrition, boosting smallholder productivity, improving market access, and expanding water/sanitation services. 



 Who Can Apply

You’re eligible to apply if you are:
A woman founder, co-founder, or senior leader with decision-making authority in your venture.

Building a revenue-generating business or social enterprise that has already moved beyond the idea stage.

Addressing critical health or food security challenges with measurable impact for vulnerable communities.

Operating within the defined regions (Asia, Africa, Latin America, Middle East).
Generating traction with up to ~US$1 million in annual revenue, or strong evidence of growth if still pre-break-even.
Formally incorporated on or before 1 January 2025. 

Applications are open now and close on 13 April 2026 

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