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Lagos State and the African Development Bank launched a project for 610 women-led businesses. Alongside a seed grant, participants are slated to receive training, mentoring, business advice and connections to markets.
· Oct 16, 2026
Entrepreneurs
Her Startup Cohort 2.0 is a 12-week accelerator for African women founders with operating technology-enabled businesses. Eligible founders can receive training and a stipend, then qualify to pitch for up to US$5,000 in convertible revenue-based financing.
· Oct 14, 2026
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Utah approved three new healthcare AI pilots, including virtual pelvic floor therapy for women. None has launched, and later phases require written regulatory approval.
· Oct 12, 2026
Features
Women’s phone ownership does not always translate into independent online access in Nigeria. Vanguard reports that costs, practical skills and identity requirements can keep women excluded.
· Oct 12, 2026
Leadership
Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda urged UN Women and faith-based organizations to strengthen cooperation. The WCC conversation addressed social norms, solidarity and concentrated power.
· Oct 12, 2026
Entrepreneurs
Jennifer Kok is one of 12 nominees in the Woman Entrepreneur category for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 Malaysia. Winners are scheduled to be announced at a gala dinner on 1 December 2026.
· Oct 12, 2026
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CNA President and CEO Katherine McGrady was named a recipient of the 2026 Women in Leadership Awards by Virginia Business. The awards celebrate top women executives for their accomplishments, civic engagement, mentorship, leadership, and integrity. McGrady has led CNA for 11 years, modernizing the organization and expanding its growth areas.
· Oct 12, 2026
Leadership
A Johns Hopkins study found that four AI models produced less formal, less complex workplace writing from prompts using language patterns associated with women. The researchers also found that changing the name attached to a prompt made little difference.
· Oct 11, 2026
Business Strategy
Uganda’s GROW Business Plan Competition Grants offer non-repayable funding to eligible women entrepreneurs who missed out on the GROW Loan. Applications are free, and local leaders are being asked to explain eligibility and report extortion.
· Oct 11, 2026
Entrepreneurship
Women entrepreneurs in India are increasingly using gold loans as a viable source of seed capital, circumventing the complex documentation and credit history requirements of traditional business loans. The Reserve Bank of India's updated framework, with an 85% LTV for loans up to ₹2.5 lakh, simplifies access to funds. Established lenders offer secure options, while careful repayment planning is crucial for business sustainability.
· Oct 10, 2026
Leadership
A 44-year-old food business owner was found dead on July 19, 2025, after experiencing significant stress over a workplace injury claim she believed was fraudulent. She had been discharged from the Institute of Mental Health against medical advice the previous day following a suicide attempt. The coroner's inquiry is ongoing.
· Oct 10, 2026
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UCLA Anderson recognized women’s basketball coach Cori Close for leadership and student-athlete development. The event also named three 2026 John Wooden Leadership Fellows, each set to receive a $35,000 fellowship.
· Oct 9, 2026
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The future of global leadership isn't just being written by men in boardrooms — it's being rewritten by women in every industry, on every continent.
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FC Copenhagen’s women’s side rose through two promotions to reach the A-Liga. The club is developing a separate identity, community programs and longer-term ambitions while adapting to the demands of top-flight football.
· Oct 16, 2026
Entrepreneurs
Her Startup Cohort 2.0 is a 12-week accelerator for African women founders with operating technology-enabled businesses. Eligible founders can receive training and a stipend, then qualify to pitch for up to US$5,000 in convertible revenue-based financing.
· Oct 14, 2026
Entrepreneurs
Jennifer Kok is one of 12 nominees in the Woman Entrepreneur category for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 Malaysia. Winners are scheduled to be announced at a gala dinner on 1 December 2026.
· Oct 12, 2026
Entrepreneurs
Ellen Mannaert has established The Wealth Room for women founders. Its first Dubai gathering addressed equity, ownership and financial structures, with future gatherings being developed in London and Miami.
· Oct 4, 2026
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Women on the Cap Table made its first investment in Cincinnati-based Narratize. The Atlanta angel group joined a larger round and plans to participate in Venture Atlanta’s investment syndicate.
· Oct 3, 2026
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Stanford AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li is selling her startup World Labs to AMD for US$8.2 billion in stock. She will become AMD's chief scientist and report to CEO Lisa Su, an early World Labs investor, in a rare deal between two women leaders in AI.
· Sep 30, 2026
Access to capital remains the single greatest barrier between ambition and achievement for women-led startups worldwide.
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Utah approved three new healthcare AI pilots, including virtual pelvic floor therapy for women. None has launched, and later phases require written regulatory approval.
· Oct 12, 2026
Features
Women’s phone ownership does not always translate into independent online access in Nigeria. Vanguard reports that costs, practical skills and identity requirements can keep women excluded.
· Oct 12, 2026