Ten women will each receive a ₦1 million grant at the grand finale of the ‘Transitioning to Tech for Women’ programme, which will take place on January 15 at The Mike Adenuga Centre, Ikoyi, Lagos.
The event is organised by ASF.Africa, and according to a statement released on Sunday, the programme aims to bridge the gender gap in the tech industry by equipping women with technical and business skills.
Chief Executive Officer of ASF.Africa, Peter Dingba, said the initiative is designed to empower women with industry-relevant expertise.
“The programme celebrates the achievements of women who have completed a year-long training in technology skills and industry expertise,” Dingba said.
Participants were trained in backend development, frontend development, DevOps, data science, and the business aspects of technology. The top 10 participants will present their startup ideas at the finale to compete for the ₦1 million grants.
The event will also include panel discussions, networking sessions with industry leaders, and the presentation of the ‘Outstanding Women in Tech Awards.’
Expected attendees include representatives from the United Nations, European Union, GIZ, IFC, United States Consulate, Dutch Consulate, Mastercard Foundation, MainOne, Aruwa Capital Management, Jobberman, AWS, and notable female tech founders.
“This is more than a grant programme. It is a celebration of women breaking barriers in technology,” Dingba added.
