African Women in Technology

What African Women in Technology does

African Women in Technology (AWIT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, operating across Africa and the African diaspora. Its mission is to address the underrepresentation of African women in the technology industry through career advancement support, entrepreneurship enablement, and skill development. AWIT's core deliverable is the AWIT HUB, a digital community platform built on Circle technology that delivers courses, events, a member leaderboard, mentorship matching, and a curated resource library; the platform is gated by member login and framed with 'limited membership spots' to drive exclusivity. Complementary programming includes expert-led workshops on technologies such as AI and blockchain, global hackathons, an exclusive mentorship program pairing members with industry veterans, and an in-person flagship in the form of the IWD 2026 Global Series spanning Nigeria, Kenya, and Washington DC.

AWIT serves four persona segments: African women professionals in tech seeking career advancement, women tech entrepreneurs seeking capital and networks, women transitioning from non-technical backgrounds into tech, and senior women in technology leadership. Member outcomes cited include 1,000+ careers accelerated, 50+ startups launched, and individual case results such as a 50% salary increase and a $100K pre-seed raise. The organization claims 8,000+ members in its network and 50+ global tech partners, though no partner names beyond Nexford University and TechCity are disclosed.

AWIT's business model is donation-driven: as a US-registered tax-exempt entity, it accepts charitable contributions via a GiveButter portal and references institutional donors, with no disclosed pricing, paid memberships, or commercial revenue streams. Its go-to-market is community-led, relying on events, hackathons, workshops, mentorship, and word-of-mouth referrals rather than traditional sales or marketing spend. Distribution is a hybrid of self-serve AWIT HUB onboarding for individual members and direct in-person activations with corporate, university, and media partners for convenings.

Name

African Women in Technology

Legal name

African Women in Technology

Website

https://africanwomenintech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

African Women in Technology (AWIT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating the AWIT HUB digital community platform plus mentorship programs, workshops, hackathons, and convenings to advance African women's careers and entrepreneurship in technology across Africa and the diaspora.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technology Community and Mentorship Services

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Human Resources Consulting Services (541612)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise & Workplace Communities (BPAMABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Remote/Hybrid Work Readiness & Digital Collaboration (EDAAAKAL)

Keywords

• Women in technology community
• Tech mentorship programs
• Nonprofit tech education
• Career development workshops
• Tech entrepreneurship support

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, AWIT's primary revenue comes from charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The website mentions a donation portal (givebutter.com) and emphasizes that donations directly fund programs building female tech talent across Africa.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

African Women in Technology (AWIT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs the AWIT HUB digital community platform to deliver structured programs — mentorship, expert-led workshops, global hackathons, and a curated resource library — to African women working in or entering the technology sector across Africa and the African diaspora. The organization supplements its digital platform with in-person events and signature programs such as the IWD 2026 Global Series, supported by 50+ technology partners and serving 8,000+ members.

Product overview

African Women in Technology (AWIT) operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a community-focused platform and related programs. The central offering is the AWIT HUB platform (awithub.com), which provides access to courses, events, a leaderboard, and community networking. Supporting the platform are complementary programs including an Expert-Led Workshops series, Global Hackathons, an exclusive Mentorship Program, and a Resource Library. The IWD 2026 Global Series represents a flagship event initiative spanning multiple cities. Together, these products and programs form an integrated ecosystem designed to build a pipeline of African female tech talent, providing tools, resources, mentorship, and peer support for women to participate and lead in the global technology landscape.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AWIT HUB Digital community platform built on Circle technology that serves as the central member-access point for AWIT programs, networking, and curated content for African women in technology across Africa and the diaspora.
• Mentorship Program Structured mentorship connecting African women in technology with experienced mentors for career guidance, skills development, and professional growth, delivered to individual members of the AWIT community.
• Expert-Led Workshops Live and recorded training sessions led by industry experts covering technical and career topics relevant to African women working in or entering the technology sector.
• Global Hackathons Hackathon events organized for AWIT members and the broader African women-in-tech community, providing hands-on project experience, peer collaboration, and exposure to technology partners.
• Resource Library Curated collection of educational and career resources accessible to AWIT members via the AWIT HUB platform, supporting self-directed learning for African women in technology.
• IWD 2026 Global Series Signature International Women's Day 2026 program series featuring global events and programming for the African Women in Technology community, aligned with the organization's broader mission of advancing women in tech.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1000+ careers accelerated
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nexford UniversitycoreOthers · 12 March 2026Nexford University provided its Community Space in Lagos as the venue for AWIT's IWD 2026 Nigeria edition event, supporting the convening of leaders from technology, fintech, venture capital, media, and policy sectors.
• TechCitycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 March 2026TechCity serves as the official media partner for AWIT's International Women's Day 2026 Global Series. The partnership aims to amplify discussions on women's leadership in technology across Africa.
• Global Tech PartnersminorOthersAWIT mentions partnerships with 50+ global tech companies that support the organization's mission to empower African women in technology. Specific partner names are not disclosed on the website.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lesbians Who Tech: Community of queer women and non-binary people in technology offering mentorship, hackathons, and events — directly comparable community-and-events operating model.
• Girls in Tech: Global nonprofit running programs, hackathons, and a community for women interested in technology — highly comparable in mission, programming mix, and nonprofit structure.
• Black Girls Code: Nonprofit that teaches programming and tech skills to girls and women of color — directly comparable in targeting underrepresented women in technology through workshops and community.
• Women Who Code: Global 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a large membership network of women in technology, offering mentorship, events, and career resources — the closest functional analogue to AWIT globally.
• AnitaB.org: Nonprofit focused on advancing women in computing through events like Grace Hopper and community programs — directly comparable mission and nonprofit-community model.
• Generation You Employed: Global nonprofit providing training and job placement in technology and other fields — comparable as a skills-training, employment-focused nonprofit serving under-represented groups.
• TechWomen: Mentorship and exchange program for women in STEM from Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East — overlapping target audience of African women in tech and mentorship-led delivery model.

Emerging players

• Andela: Africa-focused technical training and talent marketplace that developed software engineers across the continent — comparable in African tech talent development but operates as a commercial venture.

Regional players

• TechCabal: Africa-focused technology media and community platform covering startups, policy, and tech — comparable as an African tech community builder but focused on journalism rather than direct skills training.
• Co-creation HUB (CcHUB): Nigerian innovation hub supporting African tech founders through community, incubation, and events — overlapping ecosystem-builder role within the same target geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AfricanWIT
• Facebookfacebook.com/AfricanWIT

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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