AXIAN Group and the African Development Bank have launched a digital finance programme aimed at supporting more than 34,000 women-led businesses across five African countries. According to TechTrends KE, the initiative is backed by the bank's Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) programme and seeks to address persistent financing and digital inclusion gaps affecting women entrepreneurs on the continent.

Wetech Women Foundation, in collaboration with the UK-Nigeria Tech Hub, has launched the PitchHer Investment Readiness Program aimed at equipping Nigerian women founders with the necessary skills to raise capital. This initiative seeks to support and empower women entrepreneurs in Nigeria's tech sector.

The Standard Chartered Foundation, in collaboration with the Enterprise Development Centre and Village Capital, has announced the top 11 finalists for the Women in Tech Accelerator Nigeria, Cycle 7. This initiative aims to support and empower women entrepreneurs in the technology sector, fostering innovation and growth in the industry.

Alitheia Capital has launched its W.O.M.A.N. 2026 programme, an initiative aimed at addressing funding challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in Nigeria. According to Punch, the programme connects more than 300 women-led businesses with investors and professional expertise in an effort to close persistent capital gaps. The initiative reflects broader efforts to expand access to financing for female founders, who often face greater difficulty securing investment for their enterprises.

The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS) has completed the Women in Leadership Program 2026, a five-day initiative aimed at empowering women with essential leadership skills and confidence for roles in Uganda's financial sector. The program focused on equipping participants with the necessary mindset to excel in leadership positions.

Stanbic Bank Uganda, the country's largest commercial bank, has unveiled a Shs 1 trillion financing package targeting women, youth, and farmers to expand small-scale enterprises and create jobs. According to The Observer, the three-year initiative, dubbed the Positive Impact Agenda, commits the bank to mobilising the funds by 2028 through strategic partnerships. The programme is also aimed at equipping students with entrepreneurial skills and access to capital to start businesses.