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🌍 Empowering Change Through Renewable Energy ⚡ Today, we celebrate the incredible women entrepreneurs leading the charge in Africa’s renewable energy revolution. These trailblazers are redefining the energy landscape, empowering communities, and inspiring the next generation of leaders. Here are some of the remarkable women-led renewable energy startups transforming Africa: 1. WidEnergy Africa Ltd (Zambia) – Co-founded by Liliane Munezero Chabuka and Agnes Imasiku, empowering rural households with pay-as-you-go solar systems. 2. Solar Sister (Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda) – Founded by Katherine Lucey, building grassroots networks and training women to sell solar products. 3. Strauss Energy Ltd (Kenya) – Co-founded by Charity Wanjiku, innovating with solar roof tiles for sustainable architecture. 4. Clean Technology Hub (Nigeria) – Founded by Ifeoma Malo, supporting women-led clean energy startups. 5. WomHub (South Africa) – Co-founded by Hema Vallabh, providing funding, mentorship, and training for women entrepreneurs in energy and tech. 6. M-Kyala Ventures Ventures (East Africa) – Founded by Carolyne Kirabo, combining renewable energy and agricultural advancements. 7. Green Girls Organisation (Cameroon) – Founded by Monique Ntumngia, training women in biodigesters and eco-friendly energy solutions. 8. Solar Freeze Ltd (Kenya) – Founded by Dysmus Kisilu, offering solar-powered cold storage for farmers. 9. Safi Organics Ltd. (Kenya) – Co-founded by Joyce Kamande, transforming agricultural waste into biochar for sustainable farming. 10. Easy Solar (Liberia) – Co-founded by Nthabiseng Mosia, providing affordable solar solutions to underserved communities. These women are lighting up Africa—one innovation at a time. Their dedication to clean energy is not just empowering people but also setting a foundation for a sustainable future. ✨ Let’s celebrate their achievements and continue supporting women in energy! 🔗 Read more about their work here: Link to the article( https://lnkd.in/dPSGbX-T) #WomenInEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #Innovation #AfricaRising

🌟 Exciting News! Applications Extended! 🌟 The applications for the second round of the WomHub STEM is Everywhere Incubator programme, proudly supported by Visa Foundation, have been extended! 💡✨ Building on the success of our first cohort, we're thrilled to continue supporting women entrepreneurs in #STEM to thrive and scale their businesses. 🚀💼 If you're a woman leading a STEM business, don't miss this opportunity to access: ✅ Business development resources ✅ Mentorship from experts ✅ Opportunities to pitch to investors 📅 Applications are now extended. Apply today! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dGZREjyY #STEMisEverywhere #WomenInSTEM #FemaleEntrepreneurs #Connect #Convert #Cultivate #IgniteTheEcosystem

🌟 Join Us for WomHub Community Networking! 🌟 In the spirit of the month of love, let’s come together to celebrate connections, community, and growth! 💕 📅 Date: February 21, 2025 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 📍 Location: WomHub, Johannesburg 💸 Fee: R150 p.p. This is a public event and your chance to meet like-minded entrepreneurs, engage with WomHub alumni from across our programmes and spark meaningful and intentional conversations, to expand your network in a supportive and inspiring environment. ✨ Let’s make this morning unforgettable by celebrating the power of our WomHub community! ✨ 🔗 Reserve your spot now: http://bit.ly/40tqv5d We can’t wait to connect with you! #connect #convert #cultivate #ignitetheecosystem #networking #community #womhub

🌟 Hear from Lucricia Malunga! 🌟 Lucricia, CEO & Founder of J Brew Solutions, shares how the WomHub STEM is Everywhere programme, supported by Visa Foundation, helped her overcome challenges in managing people and pricing, ultimately growing her cybersecurity platform for SMMEs. 🚀✨ Through weekly mentorship and practical skills, she: ✅ Analyzed her business on a granular level ✅ Applied new strategies to scale her business Lucricia recommends this programme to women in STEM who are ready to grow their businesses and thrive. Don’t miss out on this life-changing opportunity! 📲 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dGZREjyY #STEMisEverywhere #WomenInSTEM #Entrepreneurship #ApplyNow #Connect #Convert #Cultivate #IgniteTheEcosystem #VisaFoundation

🚨 Reminder: Applications are still open! 🚨 Are you a woman entrepreneur in STEM ready to take your business to the next level? This is your chance to join the STEM is Everywhere programme, supported by Visa Foundation! 🌟 Don’t miss out on: ✅ Expert mentorship. ✅ Access to business development resources. ✅ Opportunities to pitch to investors and industry leaders. 📅 Deadline: Applications are closing soon! 📲 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dGZREjyY Let’s continue building a diverse and inclusive economy with women leading the way in STEM. 💡🌍 #STEMisEverywhere #WomenInSTEM #Entrepreneurship #ApplyNow #Connect #Convert #Cultivate #IgniteTheEcosystem #VisaFoundation

🌟 We're excited to announce the second round of the WomHub STEM is Everywhere Incubator programme, proudly supported by Visa Foundation! 💡✨ Building on the success of the first iteration, which highlighted the innovative entrepreneurs in STEM, we're ready to continue supporting women to thrive in this space. 🚀💼 If you're a woman leading and growing a STEM business, this is your chance to gain access to entrepreneurial and business development resources, mentorship, and an opportunity to showcase your business to investors and industry leaders. Together, we're driving a more inclusive and diverse economy. 🌍💪 📅 Applications are officially open. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dGZREjyY #STEMisEverywhere #WomenInSTEM #FemaleEntrepreneurs #InnovationInAction #connect #convert #cultivate #ignitetheecosystem #stem #womeninstem #stemprogramme #applynow

Happy Holidays from all of us at WomHub! ✨🎄 Wishing you a season filled with joy, rest, and inspiration as we look forward to an exciting year ahead. 🌟 Here’s to dreaming bigger and achieving more together in 2025! 💫🌍

One of my favorite moments at #COP29 was chatting to Veronica Nyhan Jones on accelerating access to finance for female climate entrepreneurs. This is part of the work WomHub is doing with the #CGEF grant. In 2025 we would love to see more money flowing into the hands of female founders. It’s why Five35 Ventures was created, what Hema Vallabh is driving and what Anjani Harjeven and I have been collectively working on in different ways. Thanks again to the IFC - International Finance Corporation and a shoutout to the team & Franziska Deininger for all the coordination and support. Check out our conversation from #Baku

Women entrepreneurs are critical to the fight against climate change. Veronica Nyhan Jones, IFC - International Finance Corporation’s Global Head, Climate Capacity and Inclusion Accelerator, speaks to Naadiya Moosajee,  Co-Founder of WomHub and WomEng, about her passion to support female entrepreneurship in emerging markets and the urgent need to bring more capital to unleash the potential of women entrepreneurs. #BankingOnWomen #AcceleratingTheTransition Franziska Deininger Vally Tsiftsi #COP29 #Baku https://lnkd.in/d-9X3DKA

Reflecting on a Year of Growth 🚀 At NEXT176 Ventures, we’ve had a dynamic year filled with innovation, partnerships, and scaling opportunities. 🔍 Here’s what we achieved: ⭐We engaged with 35 startups and closed 5 investments along with 2 follow-ons. ⭐Our startups excelled: ✅ The Awareness Company and Jem HR won Startup Awards with Startup Club ZA and Mathew Marsden. ✅ Vault22 was awarded FNB App of the Year. ✅ JOBJACK won the Africa Tech Festival pitchathon. ⭐Events that built connections: 14 hosted/sponsored events, including: ✅ Product Meetups with Annu Augustine. ✅ NEXT176 Summit. ✅ Female Founder Events with WomHub. ✅ NEXT176 Founder Meetup. ⭐Designed 5 theses: WhatsApp, Web3, Protect Income, Debt, and BNPL. ⭐Validation & Launches: ✅ 7 businesses validated: Notable mentions include Paystachio (Alpha) by Byte Orbit, Craft (MVP), and NextData (GTM). ✅ Relaunched Craft, launched NextData, and scaled Reveal. We’re proud of the people, ideas, and innovations that shaped our journey. Here’s to more partnerships, bold moves, and impact ahead. 💬 What’s been your proudest milestone this year? Let’s celebrate growth together. #VentureCapital #Innovation #Startups #GrowthMindset #NEXT176Ventures