Developing Tech entrepreneurs with a focus on sustainability for a greener future.
The De Beers Group through their 2030 ‘Building Forever’ framework aims to create a positive and sustainable impact that will endure well into the future, and is driven by 4 goals:
Female Entrepreneurs are the job creators and economy builders of the future and will forge paths to meeting these goals for a better tomorrow. WomHub, a boutique eco-system builder for Women led businesses in STEM, focuses on the development and support of female entrepreneurs through incubation and acceleration for meeting their ambitions and goals.
The De Beers Group in partnership with WomHub is excited to invite applications to their Women Eco-Innovators Accelerator programme – a niche, in-residence programme for women-led tech or tech-enabled businesses. We are looking for women-led businesses that deliver sustainable positive impact to both society and the environment, with a focus on waste reduction and circularity, green energy transition, nature-based solutions and biodiversity conservation.
Together our mission is to grow existing sustainable tech businesses through access to:
The programme is a 8-month hybrid opportunity for women based in South Africa, Namibia or Botswana who have founded businesses within technology with a sustainable environment focus.
Benefits
Selection Process
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- Leading ethical practices,
- Partnering for thriving communities,
- Protecting the natural world; and
- Accelerating equal opportunity
Female Entrepreneurs are the job creators and economy builders of the future and will forge paths to meeting these goals for a better tomorrow. WomHub, a boutique eco-system builder for Women led businesses in STEM, focuses on the development and support of female entrepreneurs through incubation and acceleration for meeting their ambitions and goals.
The De Beers Group in partnership with WomHub is excited to invite applications to their Women Eco-Innovators Accelerator programme – a niche, in-residence programme for women-led tech or tech-enabled businesses. We are looking for women-led businesses that deliver sustainable positive impact to both society and the environment, with a focus on waste reduction and circularity, green energy transition, nature-based solutions and biodiversity conservation.
Together our mission is to grow existing sustainable tech businesses through access to:
- Deep insight into sustainability challenges and initiatives on the African continent.
- Customised learning and development experiences tailored to Founder’s specific needs.
- Access to mentorship, industry expertise and leading-edge technology skills.
The programme is a 8-month hybrid opportunity for women based in South Africa, Namibia or Botswana who have founded businesses within technology with a sustainable environment focus.
Benefits
- Entrepreneurial and personal development focus on building expertise in commercializing and scaling your business.
- Practical insights into growing your business.
- Exposure to investors and funders in the African landscape.
- Interaction with fellow innovators across Southern Africa.
- Access to one-on-one mentorship and venture clinics with subject matter experts.
Selection Process
- Applications must be completed online. It is recommended that responses are completed offline first as you cannot save your application and return.
- The deadline for submission of completed applications is 15 May 2025, 23h59 SAST.
- An expert panel will screen and shortlist applicants. Successful applicants will be contacted.
- Further details regarding the programme delivery will be communicated directly to successful applicants.
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