Female Innovation & Afropean Leadership Initiative

The Grand Finale of the Female Innovation & Afropean Leadership Initiative: Live Pitches, Award Ceremony & Networking! Join the Afropean Business and Culture Network (ABCN) and our esteemed partners - Wirtschaftsförderung Frankfurt @kompass_frankfurt @frankfurtforward @blackwomenintechdach @flowmoms @biwocrising for the culmination of the Female Innovation & Afropean Leadership Initiative. On Saturday, November 28, 2026, 15 groundbreaking female founders from our inaugural cohort will take the stage to pitch their business ventures live to an expert jury. Celebrating innovation, leadership, and diversity, this high-impact afternoon features keynote addresses from city leaders, insightful panel discussions, live musical performances, and an award ceremony presenting the €1,000 Startup Innovation Grant sponsored by BIWOC*Rising. Whether you are an investor, community builder, corporate leader, or fellow entrepreneur, join us in supporting and connecting with the next generation of business leaders!