Female Leadership Initiative Program

This is a membership based program that provide women focused tech communities that aims to empower and inspire women in tech to grow and succeed in Africa.

The program consist of two niche communities centered on Mentorship, Networking, and Promoting Opportunities amongst Women in Tech Africa and Women Founders in Tech Africa.

Our Mission

FLIP’s mission is to drive transformative change by building a vibrant, global community that supports, mentors, and uplifts women, advocating for equitable opportunities and inclusive practices within the tech industry.

Our Vision

FLIP envisions a tech industry where women leaders are pivotal in driving innovation and positive change. We strive to cultivate a diverse and inclusive digital future, where gender equity is achieved, and women of all backgrounds have the opportunity to thrive, lead, and inspire.

Women Professionals In Tech

Our initiative Women Professionals in Tech Africa (WPTA) fosters a vibrant community that empowers women professionals in African tech, bridging the gender gap, and propelling them towards leadership positions and career development.

Mentor-Mentee Programs: Members are who are in the early or mid level of their careers are paired with senior professionals for career guidance and support.

Membership: Open to Women Professionals who work in code and no code roles such as Software engineering, Product management, UI/UX designers, and business analyst.

Networking Opportunities: Join a vibrant network of professionals and gain access to regular meetups, conferences, and workshops focused on professional development, skill-building, and knowledge sharing.

Women Advocacy: We promote the voices of women leaders in tech and are advocate for innovation, reduced gender bias and barriers faced by women in the workplace.

Access to Resources and Job Opportunities: Leveraging WPTA, you can access materials and resources to deepen your learning and get connected to employers and job prospects in technology in Africa.

Women Founders In Tech Africa

Our initiative, Women Founders in Tech Africa (WFTA) plays a pivotal role in closing gender gaps and fostering a thriving ecosystem of female entrepreneurs. By providing access to funding opportunities, mentorship, training, networking, and advocacy, the initiative empowers women to lead successful tech startups, drive innovation, and contribute to economic and social development across Africa.

Membership: Open to women entrepreneurs in the tech space across Africa. Membership is tiered, and based on business stage (early-stage, and growth stage) for offer tailored support.

Capacity Building and access to Funding Opportunities: Facilitate connections with investors and provide support with pitch decks, business model development and fundraising strategies. Organize events and share resources to help founders accelerate their tech startup to foster growth.

Community Support and Improved Visibility: We provide a platform for women founders to network with like-minded female entrepreneurs, potential partners, and industry experts, fostering collaboration and increased access to resources and opportunities leveraging events and the program network

Membership Benefits

We provide comprehensive support and access to benefits, that empower women to succeed in the tech industry, drive innovation, and contribute to economic and social progress across Africa.

Skill Development and Capacity Building.

Leadership Development and Empowerment.

Networking and Community Access.

Mentorship and Access to development resources.

Access to Funding and Investment and Support Opportunities.

Advocacy, Visibility and Policy Impact

How FLIP Tackles the Tech Gender Gap in Africa

The Female Leadership Initiative Project (FLIP) can address the identified gaps for women in African tech through a multi-pronged approach that tackles representation, access to resources, and creating a supportive network. We will leverage the Women Professionals in Africa and Women Tech Founders in Africa Initiative.

Increase Representation

FLIP Workshops and mentorship program will inspire more women to pursue leadership roles and entrepreneurial ventures.

Improve access to Resources

FLIP’s community and investor education sessions will make it easier for women to secure funding for their ideas and grow in their careers.

Empowerment through community

FLIP’s women founders and professionals network will provide the support system women need to overcome challenges and thrive in their careers and startups.

FLIP Membership Structure

Below are insights on our membership status for FLIP members in our women professionals in tech and women founders in tech communities.

Tech Starter Members

These are Members who are in seeking to start a Career in tech.
These are members who are Founders with their startups in Ideation stage.

Entrepreneur Members

Tier 1: These are members in Pre-seed or seed stage of their startup. Best for earlier stage startups founders.
Tier 2: These are members in Series A+ stage and growth phase stage of their startups. Best for more experienced founders.

Professional Members

Tier 1: These are for members in the early stage of their tech careers (1-5 years of experience).
Tier 2: These are members in the Mid stage of their careers (5-10 years experience).

Honorary and Ally Members

Honorary: These are members that form our mentorship community and have 10+ professional experience or have driven growth in major African Startups as founders.
Ally: These are for non-female members who are promoting women based initiatives at FLIP.