Women in AI Award, Union for the Mediterranean

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The Women in AI Awards is an initiative of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) in partnership with allWomen, supported by the German Agency for International Development Cooperation (GIZ). This initiative aims to tackle the visibility challenge women face in the AI field by showcasing outstanding women-led innovations in the MENA region.

As technology—particularly AI—continues to reshape our ecosystems, diversity in its creation is more crucial than ever. These awards celebrate women-led AI projects, not only recognizing their impact but also highlighting new role models in tech, fostering more inclusive innovation.

Eligibility and participation

Women originally from Albania, Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Montenegro, Morocco, North Macedonia, Palestine, Tunisia, and Türkiye are invited to participate, including those living abroad in one of the UfM member states.  Applications are open to individuals and teams, as long as at least 80% of the team members identify as women and are actively involved in the technical development and/or hold leadership roles (including C-level positions) in the AI project. Entrepreneurs, startups, and teams within companies of all sizes are welcome to apply.

Participants can submit projects, products, or services that have already been implemented and are generating impact. Projects still in development are also eligible, as long as they have a clear vision, demonstrate tangible progress, and provide an overview of their next steps.

Applications open on 7 April 2025, with submissions closing on 21 April 2025. Finalists will be announced on 5 May 2025,  leading up to the awards ceremony and networking events on 27 May 2025 in Istanbul.

Countries covered:

  • Algeria
  • Egypt
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
  • Libya
  • Morocco
  • Palestine *
  • Tunisia
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