Aurora Tech Award Final in Santiago
10 Finalists. 3,400+ Applications. 127 Countries
Only 0.3% of applicants made it through.
Now, they’re taking the stage in Santiago to pitch to top investors and ecosystem leaders.
Aurora Tech Award Final 2026
The Aurora Tech Award identifies and backs exceptional female founders across emerging markets.
This year's 10 finalists take the stage in Santiago, from 3,400+ applications through three rounds of evaluation with a global network of 40+ VC partners.
Three winners will receive a combined $100,000 in non-dilutive funding.
👋 Meet our finalists
This year’s Top 10 span 7 countries, building companies across fintech, healthtech, sustainability, and agritech, addressing real, large-scale market needs:
Adeola Ayoola — Famasi Africa, Nigeria
Angela Acosta — Morado, Colombia
Adriana Gonzalez Bolaños — tizo, Panama
Catalina Isaza Falla — Innmetec, Colombia
Catalina Kawas Salinas — DomestikCo, Chile
Estefanía Abello Plata — MUTA, Colombia
Mariana Zuliani — OncoAI, Brazil
Mercedes Bidart — Quipu, Colombia
Patricia Florencia — Pilou, Mexico
Penny Musengi — Pesira Limited, Kenya
How the day will run
🎤 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Aurora Finalist Pitches
🎉 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Winners announcement & celebration
Following the pitches, the Aurora jury will select and announce the winners. The evening will continue with a private gathering, bringing together finalists, judges, investors, and partners.
💌 RSVP
Join us for the Aurora Tech Award Final and evening reception, whether for the finalist pitches or the announcement that follows.
To attend, please confirm your place via this page.