Women will still be present in the startup ecosystem in 2025 underrepresentedInitiated by AmCham Germany in 2019, the Female Founders Award aims to set an example and recognize successful female founders as role models. The award is intended to increase female founders' visibility while also providing them with a network of experienced entrepreneurs and investors. Applications are particularly encouraged from female talents in the fields of technology, electronics, and engineering.
The Female Founders Award includes free membership in AmCham Germany's national and international network. This grants the winners free tickets to relevant AmCham Germany events. It also includes an email introduction to three high-ranking representatives from different companies in the network. Furthermore, the winners become part of AmCham Germany's Female Leadership Platform, where they can connect with other female leaders and founders.
Female Founders Award: The selection process
Together with its partners, AmCham Germany is calling for nominations until February 2, 2025. In February, an independent jury will select a shortlist of candidates, which will subsequently be published on the website. The awards ceremony will take place on April 7, 2025, at Microsoft in Berlin.
The following selection criteria apply to the Female Founders Award:
- The applicant must be a (co-)founder of a company or startup.
- The company has been successfully positioned on the market for two to five years and is no older than ten years.
- Healthy growth and a solid and growing customer base are proven.
- The company's turnover in the last financial year was at least 100,000 euros or there was a corresponding turnover-relevant commitment (e.g. paid pilot project) or the startup has raised investments of at least 500,000 euros.
- The startup serves a clearly defined market.
- The team consists of at least five people.
- Leading media outlets and established blogs have already reported on the company.
- The startup is currently well-funded and has a clear vision for the future and growth over the next five years.
All information about the competition and the application and nomination forms can be found on the AmCham Germany website.
