Women in AI Award

About

The Women in AI Award, organized by the Union for the Mediterranean in partnership with allWomen and GIZ, invites nominations for women-led AI projects across the MENA region, aiming to celebrate innovation, promote inclusivity, and empower women in the AI field through recognition, workshops, and networking opportunities, with a deadline for applications set for April 21, 2025.

Benefits

• ✈️ Travel & Event Access
  Four finalists will be selected per category to travel to Istanbul, Türkiye, to participate in the Award Ceremony and a capacity-building workshop on May 27th.
• 🏆Award Recognition
  From these finalists, one winner will be chosen in each category.
• 🎤Publicity Opportunities
  The winner will also have the opportunity to participate as a speaker in a panel discussion alongside a keynote speaker, who will be a woman leader in AI.
• 🎓Training & Mentorship
  Selected finalists will take part in a capacity-building workshop led by a distinguished woman leader in AI and will focus on foundational AI concepts, AI-powered business models, and practical business applications.
• 🤝Networking Opportunities
  Designed to be interactive, the workshop will foster dialogue, peer learning, and networking among participants.
• 🤝Networking Opportunities
  Finalists will also take part in the Award Ceremony, which will include a keynote presentation, a panel discussion, and opportunities to network with other leaders in the AI ecosystem.
• 🚀Growth & Collaboration
  These activities aim to create a strong network of women in AI, empowering participants to advance their initiatives, gain visibility, and explore new opportunities for growth and collaboration.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to women-led AI projects from Albania, Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Montenegro, Morocco, North Macedonia, Palestine, Tunisia, and Türkiye
• Individuals or teams can apply
• Projects must be implemented or in development with a clear vision and progress
• Entrepreneurs, startups, and employees from companies of all sizes are encouraged to participate

Target Sector

All Industries

Target Location

MENA Region