Women Entrepreneurs Summit Concludes with 100 Million Pledges
The three-day event brought together 2,000 female founders, investors, and policymakers to unlock capital for women-led businesses.
Dr. Ellen Akufo
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
The National Women Entrepreneurs Summit has concluded with over 100 million cedis in investment pledges directed toward women-led businesses. The three-day event, held at the International Conference Center, brought together 2,000 participants including founders, venture capitalists, angel investors, and government officials.
Panel discussions covered access to finance, scaling digital businesses, exporting to regional markets, and navigating regulatory environments. Over 300 one-on-one investor meetings were facilitated during the event, with 45 deals signed in principle.
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