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.
Facebook Acclaimed Program
Recognized for Outstanding Impact through the acclaimed Facebook Community Leadership Program. Selected for innovative work in empowering women and youth entrepreneurs and advancing inclusive economic opportunities.
Google.org Recognized Program
Recognized by Google.org for excellence in advancing economic empowerment for women and youth. Selected for innovative, high-impact work advancing economic opportunities for youth entrepreneurs through inclusive and scalable solutions.
500,000+ Attendees
across Africa
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Inspiring Change With Motivational Keynotes, Workshops & Seminars for...
Talent4Startups Program Participant, 2024/
Name Surname
"I have come to understand that business is more than the service I render. My eyes were opened after joining Dream Factory Foundation. I thank this vision enough for it has opened my eyes."
Women In Tech Program Participant, 2025/
Name Surname
"I have come to understand that business is more than the service I render. My eyes were opened after joining Dream Factory Foundation. I thank this vision enough for it has opened my eyes."
Women In Tech Program Mentor, 2024/
Name Surname
"I have come to understand that business is more than the service I render. My eyes were opened after joining Dream Factory Foundation. I thank this vision enough for it has opened my eyes."
Dodigi Program Mentor, 2022/
Name Surname
"I have come to understand that business is more than the service I render. My eyes were opened after joining Dream Factory Foundation. I thank this vision enough for it has opened my eyes."
Emergent Voices
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
Our Funding Partners
Moving audiences and transforming lives around the globe with:
