inDrive has announced the opening of applications for the Aurora Tech Award 2026, which celebrates the achievements of women startup founders in technology.
Overview of the Award
The Aurora Tech Award is an annual global initiative started in 2021 that supports women in tech entrepreneurship. The award offers a total prize pool of $85,000, including $50,000 for the winner. In 2025, it attracted 2,018 applications from 116 countries.
Eligibility Criteria and Application Process
To qualify, startups must meet several criteria: be less than five years registered, have a working prototype at the pre-seed stage, and have raised no more than $6 million in investment. Applications are open until November 12, 2025.
Voices of Impact: Insights from Winners and Finalists
Many past winners emphasize the award's value. As noted by Solape Akinpelu from Nigeria, "Winning the Aurora Tech Award proved African women founders can thrive globally." Loretxu Garcia from Chile added, "The award recognizes not just technology but the courage to innovate from our lived realities."
The Aurora Tech Award 2026 provides a vital platform for women tech entrepreneurs in emerging markets, offering access to expertise, resources, and growth opportunities.
