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NewsUBS Opens Applications for Female Founder Award 2025 & Global Accelerator Program
UBS Opens Applications for Female Founder Award 2025 & Global Accelerator Program
13 October 2025
Women-led business
Calling all women entrepreneurs in fintech and enterprise tech: UBS has officially opened applications for their Female Founder Award 2025, inviting you to step forward, scale further, and gain access to a global support network.
What’s on Offer
Prize + Recognition: The winner receives USD 10,000 and gains prestige, while a “Rising Star 2025” will also be honoured.
Finalist Benefits: All finalists are invited to join Project Female Founder — a year-long accelerator crafted to boost investor readiness, grant access to global networks, and provide tailored mentorship.
Mentorship & Connections: Participants will be paired with UBS advisors, seasoned entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists, giving them a bridge into ecosystems often difficult to access.
Why It Matters
Women-led startups continue to face funding gaps and limited access to investor networks. Programs like this help level the playing field by:
Elevating visibility for women founders
Building practical investor skills
Forging new relationships across geographies and capital markets
For emerging founders, being part of a structured, high-touch program makes all the difference when seeking growth capital.
Who Should Apply
Founders of fintech or enterprise tech ventures
Businesses that are beyond the idea stage (prototype, MVP, or revenue)
Strong, scaling potential with a majority woman founding and leadership role
Ready to commit to a year of programming, mentorship, and network building
Don’t miss the deadline! Applications are open now through 24th October 2025.