Apply: Tech-Driven Conference 2026 Pitch Competition

Flourish Her Africa is inviting applications for the Tech-Driven Conference 2026 Pitch Competition, a flagship initiative aimed at empowering women and young people with practical digital, entrepreneurial, and innovation skills. The conference is designed to go beyond theoretical learning by offering hands-on capacity building, networking opportunities, and exposure to real-world solutions in today’s digital economy.

The 2026 edition is themed “Tech-Driven: Powering Ideas, Impact, and Income” and focuses on leveraging technology to address societal challenges—particularly those related to gender equality and women’s economic empowerment. The program creates a platform for innovators, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts to showcase solutions that promote inclusion and sustainable development.

As part of the conference, selected applicants will participate in a pitch segment where they will present their ideas to a panel of judges. Outstanding participants stand a chance to win prizes of up to ₦1,000,000, along with visibility and potential support to scale their innovations.

The opportunity is open to individuals and teams, including students, young professionals, entrepreneurs, and early-stage innovators who are using digital tools and emerging technologies to create impact-driven solutions. Applicants must be between 18 and 45 years old, reside in Abuja, and be available to attend the conference and pitch sessions physically if selected.Executive Assistant Training

To qualify, applicants must present an innovative idea, startup, or solution aligned with the conference theme, particularly focusing on advancing gender equality, promoting inclusion, and creating economic opportunities for women and underserved communities.

Applications will be assessed based on several criteria, including relevance to the theme, clarity of the problem, level of innovation, feasibility, social impact, income generation potential, inclusion and gender relevance, and readiness to pitch.

This opportunity is ideal for individuals looking to gain exposure, refine their ideas, and connect with like-minded innovators while contributing to meaningful social impact.