Grooving for female founders in tech startup | The Guardian Nigeria News

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By Josephine Amaole

Aurora Tech Award, a worldwide prize for female founders of IT and Tech Startups, and inDrive’s empowering opportunity for female startup founders in tech, took to the Lagos Startup Week stage to recognize five powerful female founders and finalists of its recently concluded annual global prize.

The inclusive organisation bridging the funding gap for female founders in tech by breaking down barriers and promoting equality in tech entrepreneurship received 649 applications from female participants across the globe.

Following a thorough assessment, Nigerian entrepreneur, Folake Owodunni, CEO & Founder of Emergency Response Africa, topped her peers to receive the prized funding of $30,000. In addition to cash prizes, the Aurora Tech Award provided winners with mentorship, access to a global network of investors, and media exposure to scale their ventures.

The Aurora Tech Award in partnership with the Women Who Launch Track of the Lagos…



Source: Guardian Newspaper