Allison+Partners has opened applications for the fifth edition of The Future is Female Mentorship Program. The initiative is the first and only PR and communications program dedicated exclusively to African female tech founders.
This year, Salesforce Ventures Impact Fund has partnered with Allison for the 5th Anniversary edition of the program.
This marks the second year Salesforce Ventures Impact Fund joins longtime sponsors of the program including Africa-focused tech publication TechCabal, Africa Communications Week, a global platform that connects communications professionals focused on Africa’s transformation, and F6S the world’s largest startup database.
“I am delighted to celebrate The Future is Female Mentorship Program’s fifth anniversary and its incredible journey supporting African female tech founders. This milestone highlights our commitment and dedication to empowering underserved African women in tech,” said Claudine Moore, Allison, Managing Director, Africa and Founder, of The Future Is Female Mentorship Program.
“We’re grateful for our current partners’ support and look forward to onboarding new partners to help us create a more inclusive and equitable tech ecosystem by supporting and investing in African female tech founders, and more.”
Previous partners have included Google for Startups Accelerator: Women Founders Africa Program collaborated on the program which has seen a 253% increase in applications since its launch on Africa Day in 2020.
The program will enable more women to participate in the rapidly growing tech sector, paving the way for a future in which women not only participate but thrive in the African technology sector.
“Salesforce Ventures Impact Fund is proud to again collaborate with The Future is Female Mentorship Program for its fifth edition,” said Lauryn Poyser, Investor, Salesforce Ventures Impact Fund. “We’re excited to participate in a program that is dedicated to equipping female founders, particularly in Africa, with tools to build their businesses for long-term resilience. Salesforce Ventures Impact Fund remains committed to fostering a more inclusive venture capital ecosystem and supporting underrepresented founders.”
The Future is Female Mentorship Program is a complimentary initiative that provides African female founders with insights into PR and communications fundamentals, including creating a communications plan, business storytelling, digital marketing, media relations, personal branding and more.
Applications close on Wednesday, July 31st. The successful female founders will be announced on Monday, August 19, 2024.
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