Madrid, Spain. Conexxia Group has announced the launch of the first international edition of the 2026 Conexxia Women Entrepreneurs Awards, an initiative designed to recognize, showcase, and support women-led projects at the ideation and seed stages.
Under the motto “The future is also written by women,” these awards aim to empower women entrepreneurs with innovative ideas and high-growth potential projects by providing financial support, specialized training, and strategic connections to help transform their initiatives into impactful solutions.
The call is open to women entrepreneurs residing in Spain, Ibero-America, and beyond, with special attention to projects that provide innovative solutions in areas such as technology, sustainability, and social entrepreneurship. Applications will remain open until November 19, 2026. Finalist projects will be presented before a specialized jury on December 9 and 10, 2026, and the awards ceremony will take place on December 17, 2026, in Madrid.
More than €10,000 in prizes and specialized training
The first edition of the Conexxia Women Entrepreneurs Awards 2026 will offer more than €10,000 in prizes, together with three full scholarships for the FastMBA program of the Advanced Entrepreneurship Institute (IEAvanzado), valued at €500 each. Participants will be able to submit their projects in one of the following three categories: Innovation: Projects focused on technology, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, new methodologies, or disruptive business models. Sustainability: Initiatives related to circular economy, energy efficiency, environmental impact reduction, and sustainable resource management. Social Entrepreneurship: Projects aimed at generating positive social impact, promoting inclusion, or improving the quality of life of communities.
Each category will award a €3,000 first prize, while the second highest-rated project in each category will receive a full FastMBA scholarship. In addition, all participating projects will compete for the Conexxia Group Audience Award, valued at €1,000, which will be awarded through public voting.
Supporting women entrepreneurs from Spain and beyond
The call is open to women of legal age who are founders or co-founders of projects in the ideation or seed phase. Applicants are not required to have an established company. The initiative seeks to identify and support emerging ideas with the potential to generate economic, technological, environmental, or social value from their earliest stages.
Apply Now: Women entrepreneurs interested in participating can find further information and submit their applications through the official Conexxia Women Entrepreneurs Awards 2026 website.
Dreams Hub Connects Global Opportunities with African Talent
Dreams Hub —member of AfriLabs and international collaborator of the Advanced Entrepreneurship Institute (IEAvanzado)— is a leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation, and talent development hub based in Equatorial Guinea, with international presence through Dreams Hub Inc. (United States) and strategic partnerships across global markets, including China. Through Africanian News and its international network, Dreams Hub connects African talent with global opportunities, promoting entrepreneurship, innovation, training, and access to knowledge networks that empower the next generation of entrepreneurs and leaders.
By supporting initiatives such as the Conexxia Women Entrepreneurs Awards 2026, Dreams Hub reinforces its mission of building bridges between Africa and the world, facilitating access to opportunities, visibility, and international connections for entrepreneurs and innovators committed to creating meaningful impact.
