The RevUp Women Initiative has awarded US$100,000 in grant funding to 10 female African entrepreneurs at the business showcase that brought its inaugural programme to an end.
RevUp Women is an initiative dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs across Africa. Through mentorship, training, and access to resources, RevUp Women provides women with the support they need to start and grow successful businesses, driving economic growth and fostering gender equality.
Hosted by AfriLabs and Visa Foundation, the business showcase featured an awards ceremony, where the top 10 finalists selected via a comprehensive selection process were announced as winners, each receiving a grant of US$10,000.
They were Baby Grubz and Queen Amina Medical Integration from Nigeria, Ecokud and Ziada from Kenya, WaziEats and V’s VitaLife from Cameroon, Mali Food and P.aktion from DRC, and Ndiqala from South Africa.
“Investing in women isn’t just a moral imperative; it’s a strategic decision with far-reaching economic benefits. As we strive for inclusive growth, it’s imperative that we recognise and harness the potential of women as drivers of economic development,” said Nanko Madu, director of programmes at AfriLabs.
