Aurora Tech Award for Women Founders

The Aurora Tech Award is an annual global prize for women founders of tech startups. We believe in breaking down barriers and promoting equality in tech entrepreneurship.

Women entrepreneurs in IT face challenges such as investor bias, stereotypes, and a lack of role models, limiting their representation. According to Crunchbase, only 2.3% of venture funding goes to women-led startups. Aurora is here to change that! Our mission is to discover hidden gems among women-led startups and provide the support they need to succeed.

We invite you to participate this year and level up your product’s potential. We are interested in your company and your journey as a founder. Join the Aurora Tech Award and become a role model for women in IT worldwide.

Benefits:

• Cash prizes for an extended winners list:
  • First prize: $30,000
  • Second prize: $20,000
  • Third prize: $15,000
  • Fourth prize: $10,000
  • Fifth prize: $10,000
• Guidance from inDrive’s executives and industry experts for shortlisted participants.
• Feedback from Venture Capital experts for longlisted participants.
• Media representation for shortlisted participants.
• A safe space to expand your professional network.

Eligibility:

• Startup must be founded or co-founded and led by a woman.
• Must have a functional product prototype.
• Must fit within the investment limit of $4 million in funding.
• Must be less than 5 years old.

Application deadline is November 21, 2024. The ceremony will be held in spring 2025 (March-May). The date and location will be announced by February 1, 2025.