About the Programme
4YFN continues its partnership with the UNDP (United Nations Development Programme), championing female tech entrepreneurs across the Arab region who are leveraging technology to advance the Sustainable Development Goals. This year, we’re proud to support 30 innovators from 13 countries. These innovators received invaluable mentoring from a network of 40 international mentors within the 4YFN community. Together, we’re fostering innovation, empowerment, and impact for a brighter future.
Women Innovators Programme Demo Day
After 3 months of mentorship the big moment is here! Join us on September 21, 2023, to discover great digital startups led by women innovators in the Arab region.
Women Innovators Programme
Demo Day agenda
21st September, 2023
Demo Day agenda
21st September, 2023
14:00 CEST– Plenary session
- Moderator: Kawtar Zerouali – Regional Innovation Advisor, UNDP
Welcome remarks
- Jennifer Colville, Regional Team Lead, UNDP
- Lara Dewar - Chief Marketing Officer, GSMA
Panel: Empowering innovators for better future
- Moderator: Noaa Barak – 4YFN
- Abeer Albashiti, Founder Larimar Tech – Mentee WIP2
- Jens Heitland, CEO, Succeed – Mentor WIP3
14:30 CEST– Pitching sessions & Investor Q&A
- You are welcome to join one of five thematic breakout rooms
Investors Panel
Meet the investor panel that will be leading the Q&A of the Demo day
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Amal Dokhan
Managing Partner
500 Global -
Leire Corral
Principal
Adevinta Ventures -
Paloma Cabello
Partner Calligram, Business Angel, Former Global Advisory Board
MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Enterprise Forum -
Marcel Dridje
EBAN Board Memmber, President Emeritus
Sophia Business Angels -
Miguel Martin
President's WBAF World Business Angels Forum SDGs Innovation & Spain's Partner EWC Entrepreneurship World Cup -
Ana Guasch
Innovation Technology Advisor, and specialist in Corporate Entrepreneurship -
Meron Mekonnen
Investment Associate
Lumo Labs -
Deborah Li
Principal
Mundi Ventures -
Lola Rebollo
Director Public Sector and Cybersecurity
NEORIS -
Anindya Saha
Founding Partner
Nero Ventures -
Blanca Drake
Head of Innovation Marketing
Telefónica -
Lucila Garcia
WA4STEAM -
Marc Guash
Investment associate
Zubi Capital
Introducing the innovators
From founders to CEOs and board members, experts in blockchain, plus pioneers in GreenTech and machine learning – all these tech innovators have one thing in common: a need for expert insights and mentorship to take their business to the next level.
Meet the mentors
The Women Innovators Programme was designed to give female innovators tailored support to supercharge their startups – connecting them with the right experts, entrepreneurs and investors from across the 4YFN startup ecosystem.
International mentors from Japan to Spain, and the UK to the US, contribute with priceless time and input.