Aurora Tech Award 2026

About

The Aurora Tech Award 2026 is a global competition designed for women-led tech startups, offering a total prize pool of $100,000, mentorship from industry experts, and opportunities for funding and networking, aimed at empowering female entrepreneurs in the IT sector.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  Total prize pool of $100,000 with top three prizes of $50,000, $30,000, and $20,000
• 💰Investor Access
  Access to investor funding and media exposure
• 🎓Training & Mentorship
  Mentorship and expert feedback from inDrive executives and industry experts
• 🤝Networking Opportunities
  Connection with venture capital experts and expansion of professional network
• 🤝Networking Opportunities
  Participation in a global community of women tech founders
• 🎤Publicity Opportunities
  Fast-track qualification for increased exposure and opportunities

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be founded or co-founded and led by women
• Company must be less than 5 years old
• Must have a usable product prototype or early customer traction
• Must be in pre-seed or seed stage
• Funding must be less than $6 million
• Application materials must be in English

Target Sector

IT and Technology

Target Location

Global