The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham Germany) will present the Female Founders Award for the second time in April 2021. With this award, the Chamber aims to promote and strengthen the visibility and networking of female (co-)founders. At the same time, the award is intended to inspire and motivate other women in Germany to become entrepreneurs.
Since female founders are still a minority in the startup ecosystem on both sides of the Atlantic, AmCham Germany launched the Female Founders Award in 2019. It particularly encourages female talent working in technology, electronics, engineering, or other industries. According to AmCham, the award combines the values of American entrepreneurship and German entrepreneurship.
How female founders benefit from the Female Founders Awards
The award includes admission to the international network of AmCham Germany and free tickets to chapter events such as the Annual Membership Meeting and the Transatlantic Business Conference. An introduction to three high-ranking representatives from different companies in the network is also included. The award winners also gain visibility for themselves and their companies. In 2019, Zarah Bruhn from Social Bee has already received the Female Founders Award from a Munich founder.
How are the founders selected?
The following selection criteria apply to the Female Founders Award:
- You are the (co-)founder of a company or startup.
- The company has been successfully positioned on the market for 2 to 5 years and is no older than 10 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 a corresponding turnover-relevant commitment (e.g. paid pilot project).
- clearly defined market
- Team consists of at least 5 people
- Leading media outlets have already reported on the company.
- The startup is currently well financed and has a clear vision for the future and growth over the next 5 years.
Female (co-)founders of startups can apply either themselves or be nominated by companies or individuals until March 7, 2021. An independent jury will select the award winners in March 2021. The selected founders will learn whether they have been shortlisted in early April. The awards ceremony will take place on April 27, 2021, as part of a transatlantic evening in Berlin.
Female founders can apply here until March 7 or be nominated.
