Women’s exclusion from the digital world has shaved $1 trillion from the gross domestic product of low- and middle-income countries in the last decade—a loss that will grow to $1.5 trillion by 2025 without action.  – UN Women

For IWD 2023, we are partnering with Accelerate2030,  the world’s largest scaling program connecting entrepreneurship and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) — initiated by UNDP and Impact Hub — to host a campaign highlighting the women addressing the need for inclusive and transformative technology through entrepreneurship. From technological solutions that enable people with communication impediments of all ages to read, write, speak, and learn, to digital solutions for microfinance, these women are paving the way in transformative innovation, driving change around the world and creating an inclusive future for all. 

Entrepreneurs featured in this campaign are part of the Accelerate2030 top ventures, selected for their visionary solutions with impact on the SDGs, international scaling potential, and highly skilled and motivated team. In addition to spotlighting these women and their impact, we will also be hosting a special IWD event on the 8th of March on the topic “Women breaking barriers through digital innovation” – an informal conversation on the role of digital technology and innovation in creating access to opportunities and leveling the playing field. Find out more about the event and sign up here.