​About Build Her

​Build Her is a one-day innovation sprint designed to empower the next generation of women founders, innovators, and venture leaders across South Africa.

​Participants will work in multidisciplinary teams to solve real-world challenges, receive mentorship from experienced founders and investors, and pitch their ideas to a panel of judges from Cape Town's startup ecosystem.

​Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, designer, developer, researcher, or simply passionate about solving meaningful problems, Build Her is a space to collaborate, learn, and create.

​No previous startup experience is required.

​Challenge Theme

​Building Solutions for Africa's Future

​Participants will choose a challenge aligned with one of the following tracks:

​🌍 Climate & Sustainability

​💳 Financial Inclusion & Fintech

​🏥 Health & Well-being

​🎓 Education & Skills Development

​♻️ Circular Economy

​🤖 Artificial Intelligence for Good

​🚺 Women's Economic Empowerment

​🏙️ Smart Cities & Urban Innovation

​Who Should Attend?

​Build Her welcomes women from all disciplines, including:

• ​University students

• ​Early-career professionals

• ​Founders

• ​Developers

• ​Designers

• ​Product Managers

• ​Researchers

• ​Finance professionals

• ​Policy and public sector professionals

• ​Anyone curious about startups and innovation