Bayer Foundation Awards 15 Women Entrepreneurs Improving Health and Food Systems
The Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award has recognized 15 women from Latin America, Africa, and Asia. These entrepreneurs are tackling critical challenges in healthcare and food security with solutions ranging from AI diagnostics to circular food tech.
Leverkusen, Germany and Vienna, Austria – July 7, 2026 – The Bayer Foundation has announced the recipients of its 15th annual Women Entrepreneurs Award. The awards honor women from Latin America, Africa, and Asia who are working to improve global health and food systems.
The initiative aims to acknowledge and support women addressing critical societal issues. From a pool of 1,172 applicants, 15 entrepreneurs were selected for their innovative solutions in areas such as artificial intelligence-driven diagnostics for healthcare and circular economy principles applied to food technology.
Impact Hub Network, a partner in the award program, highlighted that the selected entrepreneurs have demonstrated significant potential to drive positive change within their respective fields and contribute to sustainable development.
The program intends to provide the winners with not only recognition but also the resources and networks necessary to scale their operations and increase their global impact. Details regarding the award ceremony are expected at a later date.