About us
The economic empowerment and financial inclusion of women entrepreneurs in sectors contributing to the green transformation
IYBA WE4A is a regional flagship initiative designed to unlock the full potential of women entrepreneurs across Sub-Saharan Africa. Its vision is clear: a dynamic, inclusive, and green African economy powered by innovative women-led start-ups and MSMEs.
Opportunities
Melanin Kapital - Green Financing Opportunities for Women Building Africa's Future
Practical info1 June 2025 00:00 -I&P Acceleration WE4A - Call for Applications now open
IYBA WE4A and Investisseurs & Partenaires (I&P)Acceleration are inviting women entrepreneurs in Togo, Senegal, and Cameroon to apply for a funding and business support programme designed to help green enterprises strengthen their financial capacity and prepare for grow
Practical info19 June 2026 00:00 - 15 July 2026 00:00Webinar: Unlocking AI for Business Growth – A Practical AI Masterclass for Women Entrepreneurs
Practical info22 June 2026 00:00 - 22 July 2026 00:00Webinar - Get Credit Ready: Unlock Financing Opportunities for Green SMEs Credit Readiness Webinar with Melanin Kapital
Access to finance is a key driver of business growth, but securing funding requires more than simply submitting an application.
Practical info5 August 2026 00:00 - 11 August 2026 00:00
What We Offer
Knowledge products
WEBINAR #6 Peer exchange on Investment Readiness for Early-Stage Businesses
The peer exchange explored what makes early-stage businesses genuinely ready to access finance, drawing on the perspectives of a commercial bank, an investor, and participating ESOs.
Assessment on the appropriateness of available financial services in the Kenyan market for SEED beneficiaries
Discover our latest study, carried out by the IYBA SEED team in Kenya in partnership with Intellecap, a comprehensive assessment of the Kenyan financial services landscape, spotlighting the gaps that keep early-stage businesses, youth, and women entrepreneurs from accessing the capital they need to grow.
AI & Digital Transformation Toolkit for Women-Led MSMEs
Digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) are increasingly becoming valuable tools for small businesses, helping entrepreneurs improve how they market their products, manage finances, engage customers and run their businesses more efficiently.
Helping Women Entrepreneurs Navigate Online Tax Registration in Malawi
Formalising a business can open doors to finance, contracts, markets and new growth opportunities. For women-led MSMEs in Malawi, understanding how to register with the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) is an important step towards building a compliant and formal business.
News
From 100 m² to 1,000 m²: How WE4A Helped Sandrine Build a Growing Green Agribusiness in Cameroon
For Sandrine Talom Medefo, agriculture is more than a livelihood. It is a business opportunity, a way to promote more sustainable farming, and a means of creating opportunities for others.From Waste to Jobs: How WE4A Helped Marione Akem Grow a Green Business in Cameroon
For Marione Akem, waste is not the end of a product’s story. Broken glass, plastic containers and paper scraps are the raw materials for a business that creates value, jobs and cleaner communities.The Living Tapestry: A New Animated Short Film Celebrates the Women Shaping Africa's Entrepreneurial Future
Triggerfish Animation Studio , Goon Valley Animation Studio , and the European Union’s Team Europe Initiative – Investing in Young Businesses in Africa #TEIIYBA, are proud to announce the forthcoming release of The Living Tapestry, a pan-African animated short film with a social mission.Meet the 9 Women Entrepreneurs Who Showcased Green Solutions at Africa Agri Expo 2026
What happens when women entrepreneurs from across Africa come together to share their ideas, products and solutions? At the 10th Africa Agri Expo (AAE 2026) in Dar es Salaam, nine women entrepreneurs supported through the IYBA WE4A programme had the opportunity to do exactly that.
Partners
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Implementation Partners
