The IBC Story

Our Foundation

The foundation behind a Pan-African initiative built to place innovation, creativity and impact at the heart of women's potential.

About IBC

Redefining Beauty Through Impact

The Innovative Beauty Challenge (IBC) is redefining beauty by placing innovation, creativity, and impact at the center of African women's potential.

Through mentorship, funding opportunities, and global exposure, IBC equips young women to transform ideas into ventures that uplift communities and drive economic growth.

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Innovative Beauty Challenge — Inspiring Innovation and Creativity
Inspiring Innovation & Creativity

Creating pathways from ideas to meaningful impact.

What drives us

Our Purpose

IBC exists to inspire innovation and creativity among young African women, creating pathways for ideas to become ventures, opportunities and lasting impact.

Our Mission

Inspire. Equip. Transform.

To inspire innovation and creativity among young African women by providing platforms, mentorship, and opportunities to transform ideas into impactful ventures.

Our Vision

A Thriving Africa

A thriving Africa driven by empowered women innovators shaping sustainable economic growth and transforming communities.

What we stand for

Our Core Values

  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Inclusion & Accessibility
  • Empowerment of Women
  • Integrity & Transparency
  • Community Impact

Building pathways for African women to innovate, create and elevate.

Get in touch

Let’s create
impact together.

Whether you are a young woman with an innovative idea, an organisation interested in partnership, or someone seeking more information about IBC 2026, we would love to hear from you.

Contact the IBC Team

We are here
to connect.

Reach out to the IBC 2026 team through any of the contacts below. We welcome enquiries, partnership conversations and programme-related questions.

Kefilwe Rasedie +1 (236) 339-6605 krasedie@yahoo.com
Bavine Opiyo +254 791 349 070 bavinopiyo655@gmail.com
Sharon Munzara +263 782 716 474 sharonmunzara@icloud.com
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Your Innovation Journey

Your idea
can become impact.

The Innovative Beauty Challenge brings together opportunity, learning, mentorship, visibility and support to help young African women move their ideas forward.

IBC 2026

Take the next step.

Explore the application process and discover how you can begin your IBC journey.

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