Applications are now open for the Tech-Driven Conference 2026 Pitch Segment organised by Flourish Her Africa. The initiative is designed to support women and young people building innovative and technology-enabled solutions that promote gender equality, economic empowerment, and inclusive development.
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The conference, themed “Powering Ideas, Impact, and Income,” will bring together students, founders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts who are using digital tools and emerging technologies to solve real societal problems.
The conference is not only focused on learning and networking but also on helping participants gain practical skills, exposure, and opportunities that can lead to sustainable income generation and long-term impact.
About the Tech-Driven Conference 2026
The Tech-Driven Conference 2026 is a flagship initiative created to equip participants with practical digital and entrepreneurial skills needed to succeed in today’s technology-driven economy.
The programme will feature hands-on capacity-building sessions, networking opportunities, and innovation-focused discussions aimed at helping participants understand how technology can address pressing social and economic challenges.
A major focus of the conference is advancing gender equality and women’s economic empowerment through innovative and inclusive technology solutions.
The event is targeted at individuals and teams intentionally leveraging technology to build impact-driven solutions around inclusion, women empowerment, and community development.
Pitch Opportunity for Innovators and Founders
As part of the conference activities, selected applicants will participate in a pitch session where they will present their ideas and solutions before a panel of judges.
The organisers are seeking bold and innovative ideas capable of driving social impact while creating economic opportunities for women and underserved communities.
Successful applicants will gain visibility and may receive support to help scale and further develop their ideas.
The pitch opportunity is open to applicants working on technology-enabled innovations that promote inclusion, impact, and sustainable income generation.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants interested in the pitch programme must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must be between 18 and 45 years old.
- Applicants must be based in Abuja, Nigeria.
- Applications are open to students, entrepreneurs, early-stage innovators, startup founders, co-founders, women-led teams, and tech-enabled solution owners.
- Applicants must have an innovative idea, startup, or solution aligned with the conference theme.
- Solutions must leverage technology to advance gender equality and women’s economic empowerment.
- Applicants must be available to participate physically in the conference and pitch sessions if selected.
- Both individual and team applications are accepted.
Application Assessment Criteria
Applications will be reviewed using a structured scoring framework to ensure transparency and fairness.
According to the organisers, submissions will be assessed based on the following criteria:
Relevance to Theme
Applicants must clearly demonstrate how their solution aligns with the conference theme, especially in areas such as technology, innovation, gender equality, inclusion, and women’s empowerment.
Clarity of Problem
Judges will evaluate how clearly applicants define the problem they are solving and why the issue matters.
Innovation
The originality and creativity of the proposed solution will also be considered during the selection process.
Feasibility
Applicants are expected to present solutions that are practical, realistic, and sustainable.
Social Impact
Strong consideration will be given to solutions capable of creating measurable positive impact for women and underserved communities.
Income Generation Potential
The organisers will also assess the ability of the solution to generate economic opportunities, jobs, or sustainable income streams.
Inclusion and Gender Relevance
Solutions promoting inclusion, gender equality, and women’s economic advancement will receive significant consideration.
Readiness to Pitch
Applicants must demonstrate preparedness and the ability to confidently present and defend their ideas during the pitch session.
The deadline for applications is June 10, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can complete the application form through the official link forms.gle/YvLHDgmyTcU8ME3C6.
