Women entrepreneurs across Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia are invited to apply for the EY SDG Accelerator for Women Entrepreneurs 2025 – a programme designed to empower women-led AI ventures that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
About the Accelerator
The EY SDG Accelerator supports female founders leveraging AI for positive social impact. It aims to identify and nurture five AI-driven impact enterprises led by women over a six-month period. These businesses should be using responsible AI to address critical global challenges such as climate change, food insecurity, and economic inequality.
Program Benefits
Participants in this accelerator will receive:
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Personalised Coaching: One-on-one mentorship from EY business coaches, along with expert technical workshops and capacity-building sessions led by industry leaders.
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Global Network Access: Direct connections to investors, corporates, and social innovators worldwide.
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Peer Support: Regular peer-to-peer sessions to foster a global community of impact-driven women entrepreneurs.
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Visibility and Exposure: Opportunities to join high-profile events, promotional activities, and collaborations with external partners.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must:
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Focus on Tech for Good: Use AI/ML for social impact while adhering to responsible AI practices.
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Be Female Founders: The lead applicant must be a female founder, co-founder, or owner of the company.
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Operate a Social Enterprise: The venture can be for-profit, nonprofit, hybrid, or a cooperative with a clear social mission.
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Be Legally Registered: The business must be legally incorporated and operational for at least one year.
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Target Growth: Be focused on scaling both impact and revenue.
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Be proficient in English.
Application Timeline
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Application Deadline: June 15, 2025
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Notification of Shortlisted Candidates: June 18, 2025
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Interview Invitations: Following the shortlist announcement
How to Apply
Interested applicants can apply here.
The EY SDG Accelerator for Women Entrepreneurs 2025 is an initiative inviting women entrepreneurs from Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia to apply for a program aimed at enhancing women-led AI ventures aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It focuses on supporting female founders utilizing AI for social impact, seeking to nurture five AI-driven enterprises addressing issues like climate change and economic inequality over six months.
Participants will benefit from personalized coaching, access to a global network of investors and innovators, peer support, and opportunities for visibility and exposure. Eligibility requires the use of AI/ML for social impact, being a female-led venture, operating as a social enterprise, legal registration, a focus on growth, and English proficiency.
Applications are open until June 15, 2025, with shortlisted candidates notified by June 18, 2025. Interested applicants can apply using the provided online form.
