Female Startup* Founder Rising Star Award (Pre-Seed/Seed Tech Startup)
Competition Overview
*This award recognizes pre-seed and seed-stage female founders building promising and scalable tech startups. Honorees stand out for innovative products, clear early traction, and a compelling roadmap toward scale. (Consultancy, services companies and non-profit won't be considered)
Applications are reviewed by an impartial jury of industry leaders and experts. Winners are selected based on product originality, validation signals, team resilience, and market potential.
How does it work?
- Complete the application form covering your product, validation/traction, milestones, and roadmap.
- Applications are reviewed and winners selected by an impartial jury of industry leaders and experts.
- Winners are unveiled and celebrated at the Women in Tech Global Awards in the Rising Founder category.
Who is it for?
- Female founders of pre-seed or seed tech startups.
- Builders showing innovation, traction signals, and a focused plan to scale. (Be ready to provide your company logo and the product/initiative name.)
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