Empowering vulnerable women and youth through entrepreneurship
Emergent Academy is an entrepreneurial ecosystem that supports women and youth entrepreneurs to conceptualize, build and scale sustainable businesses.
Recognition & Reach
Building meaningful partnerships and reaching communities across Africa
Facebook Acclaimed Program
Recognized for Outstanding Impact through the acclaimed Facebook Community Leadership Program. Selected for innovative work in empowering women and youth entrepreneurs.
Google.org Recognized Program
Recognized by Google.org for excellence in advancing economic empowerment for women and youth through inclusive and scalable solutions.
500,000+ Attendees
across AfricaEmpowering communities through workshops, training programs, and events reaching half a million participants across the continent.
Inspiring Change Through Women in Tech
Celebrating the achievements of our award-winning entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of technology.

Kemosedile Begani
Spring Blossom
Winning this award is a lasting stamp on my business. Even when I’m not present, Spring Blossom will always be known as one of the businesses recognized in 2025. The program has elevated me at least 100 steps into the future and made me part of a movement that will last a lifetime. On a personal level, it reminded me that I am a brand. There is a thin line between who I am and my business, and that awareness has changed how I show up. This experience proves that even greater minds can come from Okavango. The program strengthened my skills in scalability and sustainability, helping me understand how to grow Spring Blossom beyond Botswana while building a business that can truly last.

Therisanyo Wendy Keabetswe
Africa Pork
Being part of the Women in Tech community means a lot to me because it is a movement that doesn’t just speak about change, but actively creates it. Winning this award has been deeply affirming. It reassured me that the risks I took in entrepreneurship were truly worth it. Professionally, the recognition has positioned me as a young woman building solutions that genuinely matter. Through the masterclasses, I gained critical skills in time management and systems building, which directly contributed to this award. I applied these skills to my Pay It Forward initiative while mentoring seven young girls, helping them build systems that work for them. These same systems have also transformed my personal, academic, and professional life. This win has validated my work and reminded me that I am capable of achieving meaningful impact.

Sabine Moji Matsheka
MARU
It took five years in business before I won any form of recognition, so receiving this award means the world to me. I hope my journey can motivate and inspire other women to believe in themselves, even when the road feels tough. Like many entrepreneurs, my journey has been challenging, and for a long time I lacked validation for the work I was doing. This year has truly been a breakthrough season for me, and winning this award has cemented that progress, affirming that I am on the right track. When I joined the Women in Tech program, my biggest challenge was self-doubt. Through the program, my skills were elevated to a point where I am now confident in my work, my decisions, and the impact my business is creating.

Oneile Lebonetse-Wale
Sediba Agtech
Being part of the Women in Tech community has meant so much to me. I gained not only valuable networks, but a true sense of sisterhood. Winning this award is a powerful testament to the impact of the work we do at Sediba Agtech, and it’s not just a win for me, but for the communities and people we serve. The past few months in the program have contributed significantly to my growth, both as an individual and as an entrepreneur. The experience sharpened my communication skills and gave me the confidence to clearly and convincingly speak about my company. The exposure from the program also opened doors to new customers, helping to keep our cash flow more consistent and sustainable. Before joining, the technical side of my business was a major confidence gap. Through the digital tools and skills I gained, I’ve grown into a more confident entrepreneur with a clearer vision of where my business is headed.
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Awards & Recognitions
Our work has been recognized by leading organizations around the world.
2022
Google.org Impact Challenge
Accelerator: Recognized for innovative solutions in social impact
2021
South Africa Women Entrepreneurs
Award for outstanding women-led business initiatives
2019
Facebook Community Leadership
Program recognition for community empowerment work
2019
USAID Young Women Transform Prize
Honored for transformative impact on young women
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