Bayer Foundation, in partnership with Impact Hub Network, has opened applications for the 2025 Women Entrepreneurs Award, offering 15 winners €25,000 and growth support to overcome barriers in scaling innovative solutions for health and food security.
Bayer Foundation and Impact Hub Network are seeking for women entrepreneurs who are driving change in the health and food security sector through their innovations. The award will amplify their work, support scalable social businesses, and connect them to networks that drive transformative change.
According to Petr Skvaril, Global Partnerships Director at Impact Hub Network, “Through this partnership, we provide valuable support specifically tailored to the needs of women entrepreneurs and their businesses. We also foster collaboration to accelerate change in health and food security. Our combined expertise and networks have created a powerful platform for scaling solutions that address the world’s most pressing challenges.”
Standout winners in 2024 include Joan Nalubega from Uganda, with mosquito repellents integrated into daily essentials like soap and lotion, reducing malaria cases by 88% in user households.
Valentina Rios from Colombia revolutionizing pediatric care with a 24/7 WhatsApp-based service that has resolved over 9 million inquiries across 28 countries, cutting emergency room visits by 92% and improving healthcare access for underserved families.
Athalia Mutiara Laksmi from Indonesia bridging the gap between hearing and deaf communities with a 3D animation translator, enabling over 160,000 people to learn and connect.
Applications are now open, and will close on February 18, 2025.