Aurora presents $30,000 prize to female tech competition winner, honours others

Aurora Tech Award, a worldwide prize for female tech founders and Tech Startups, and inDrive’s empowering opportunity for female startup founders in tech, took to the Lagos Startup Week stage recently to recognize five female founders and finalists of its recently concluded annual global prize.

The inclusive organization bridging the funding gap for female founders in tech by breaking down barriers and promoting equality in tech entrepreneurship received 649 applications from female participants across the globe.

Following a thorough assessment period, Nigerian entrepreneur, Folake Owodunni, CEO & Founder of Emergency Response Africa, who sent in her application as well, topped her peers to receive the prized funding of $30,000. In addition to the cash prizes, the Aurora Tech Award also provides winners with mentorship opportunities, access to a global network of investors, and media exposure to help scale their ventures.

The Aurora Tech Award in partnership with the Women Who Launch Track of the Lagos Startup Week, sponsored a fire chat session featuring Somachi Chris-Asoluka, CEO, The Tony Elumelu Foundation, and a panel session themed: ‘Aurora Tech Award: Female Founded, Female Funded’ featuring Mercy Akanno, Head, TEDx Lagos (Moderator) and the finalists of the Aurora Tech Award 2024 – Eniola Edun, Co-founder, Gamr; Ifeoma Nwobu, Co-founder/COO, Sendstack; Jumoke Dada, Founder, Talieo; Damilola Olokesusi, Co-founder/CEO, Shuttlers; and Olapeju Umah, Founder/ CEO, MyFoodAngels.

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During the session, Nwobu, Co-founder/COO, Sendstack said “Aurora Tech Award is doing a fantastic job through mentoring, funding and award. You would not find too many gender-based organizations in Nigeria such as Aurora Tech Award that provide a platform like this.”

In a statement to the media, Nwobu mentioned that the sponsored panel was very insightful and allowed her to learn from her fellow founders.

“The session was full of insight with the young women founders sharing practical experiences on starting up a business. I have learned a few relevant tips from my co-speakers today and I look forward to this kind of session powered by Aurora Tech Award and other related organizations,” she added.