This award recognizes 15 exceptional women entrepreneurs working on transformative solutions in the health and food sectors. The initiative aims to empower women driving sustainable innovations that address pressing global challenges. Winners receive a €25,000 cash prize for scaling their ventures, six-month mentorship and training through an accelerator program, networking opportunities within the Bayer Foundation Alumni Community, and sponsored travel for the award ceremony. It is open to women entrepreneurs from Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East addressing challenges in health, agriculture, and food systems.