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Everything you need to know about the Innovative Beauty Challenge, our programs, opportunities, and the support available to participants.

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Innovate. Create. Elevate. A platform designed to help African women move from ideas to meaningful impact.

IBC is a platform that empowers African women to transform innovative ideas into impactful ventures through mentorship, funding, and training.

The program is open to young African women with innovative ideas, startups, or community-driven projects.

Yes. Selected participants receive access to grants, seed funding, and investment opportunities to scale their ideas.

No. Even early-stage ideas are welcome as long as they are innovative and have impact potential.

Participants receive mentorship, training workshops, business coaching, and global networking opportunities.

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