Meet the finalists of the Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award 2025!

In partnership with Impact Hub Network, we launched a global search to find women entrepreneurs driving sustainable innovation in health and food security. Today, we’re proud to introduce the 30 finalists from Africa and the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, who are shaping the future of these critical sectors.

The need for innovative solutions is undeniable. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 4.5 billion people—more than half of the global population—lack access to essential health services, and 733 million people remain undernourished. These challenges demand bold, collective action to address the critical issues of health and food security.

Women entrepreneurs are uniquely positioned to lead the way. With their innovative ideas, diverse perspectives, and deep commitment to social impact, they are transforming communities and creating scalable solutions that make a real difference.

The Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award recognizes and supports these exceptional women, showcasing how their efforts are reshaping the future of health and food security worldwide.

Let’s meet the remarkable women and their enterprises:

Africa & Middle East

Alaa Salih Hamadto

Solar Foods

Anaporka Adazabra

Farmio Limited

Chiedza Mushawedu

ZimbosAbantu Healthcare on Wheels

Doreen Toutikian

OMGYNO

Faith Koki

Silo Africa Networks

Jocelyne Saade

GRADE A PLUS

Mathildah Amollo

GREATLAKES FEEDS

Penny Musengi

Pesira Limited

Salma Tammam

Reme-D

Yulia Sidorova

Cliniva

Asia Pacific

Audrey Fillon

Oorja Development Solutions

Divya Kamerkar

Pinky Promise

Emma Heloise Buckland

HUSK Ventures

Geetha Manjunath

NIRAMAI Health Analytix Private Limited

Nguyen Thi Le Na

CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN ECONATIONS

Nishat Anjum Palka

MommyKidz Ltd.

Prathyusha Potharaju

Grailmaker Innovations

Shana Fatina

Komodo Water

Siqiao (Susan) Nan

Harvest-Code Technology

Zhun Shi

99 Home Care/ 99 Shengrong (Shanghai) Robot Technology

Latin America

Angelica Ma. Santos

Plataforma Yo Soy

Isis Elena Espitia Gil

EatCloud

Fabiane Almeida

Aqua Viridi - Microalgas e Serviços Ambientais

Joyce Querubino

LoriConecta

Leticia Angélica Navarro

Otilia AI

Mariola Urgellés

Sunspectra

María Auxiliadora Ríos Terán

Terra Verde

Meghan Bodo

Sirio

Mónica Rodríguez

Gaia Alimentos

Sandra Rubio

IMIX COLOMBIA S.A.S.

"With over 1,700 applications submitted from more than 95 countries, selecting just 30 finalists for this year’s Women Entrepreneurs Award proved to be a challenging task due to the exceptional quality of the proposals received. We are pleased to announce that our finalists represent a diverse array of women innovators in the fields of health and food security making lasting impact for their communities."

- Jana op den Winkel, Program Manager Bayer Foundation

What’s next?

In the last week of April, we’ll announce the 15 winners who will embark on a transformative journey to amplify their impact and scale their ventures. Each winner will receive a €25,000 cash prize to expand operations and deepen community engagement.

Over six months, they will participate in an Accelerator Programme designed to refine their business models, explore new market opportunities, and tackle key growth challenges. With personalised mentorship from industry leaders, they’ll gain the insights and support needed to unlock their full potential.

As part of the Bayer Foundation and Impact Hub ecosystems, participants will connect with a global network of innovators, fostering collaborations that drive meaningful change. Their journey will culminate in a sponsored trip to Istanbul for the award ceremony during the Global Sustainable Development Congress, taking place from 16–19 June, where they will celebrate their achievements and the impact they’ve created.

This programme equips changemakers with the tools, networks, and inspiration to build a more sustainable and impactful future.

About Impact Hub

Impact Hub Network leads the charge in ecosystem-building for impact-driven entrepreneurs. Through a range of initiatives including mentorship, events & programming, workshops, and more, they enable individuals to build better businesses, devise impactful solutions, and envision a brighter future. With a commitment to local engagement and global collaboration, Impact Hub Network bridges geographical boundaries to support entrepreneurs in transforming their ideas into action, scaling their enterprises, and amplifying their societal impact.