August 6, 2023: Deadline | ACT NOW Award 2023
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This year, the ACT NOW Award focuses on women who stand up, make a difference and dare to run their own business or found and lead start-ups.Â
Any independent female entrepreneur from Africa can apply with and for her business! They will also get the chance to participate in an African Challenge, opening the door to independent funding.
Target Group
The ACT NOW Award is an award for outstanding entrepreneurial achievement in the global South. The aim is to give this commitment the recognition it deserves and provide it with a stage. The ACT NOW Award is aimed at successful, committed, self-employed women entrepreneurs and companies in low- and middle-income countries. The award recognizes companies that have shown particular commitment in the areas of innovation, sustainability and social responsibility.
Categories
Impact
On the environment, impact on people in the surrounding area, diversity, entrepreneurship.
Innovation
Technology, renewable energies, digitalization, originality and degree of innovation of the business solution compared to existing alternatives
Benefits
The ACT NOW Award
One finalist from each of the 3 categories impact, Innovation and Performance receives an ACT NOW Award – Certificate for the Special Advancement of Women.
Audience Award
One finalist receives the audience award with a prize money of 1 000€ from encourage ventures and managers without borders.
The Timeline
August 6, 2023: Deadline for submission of applications is 12 PM (European time).  Â
September 7, 2023: Announcement of 6 finalists – 2 in each category: innovation, impact, and performance   Â
September 21, 2023: Pitch Night of finalists at managers without borders and encourage ventures Female Founders – ACT NOW Award, African Challenge & the 3 winners will be announced.
For More Information;
Visit Act Now Website to apply and to read more.