ACTIVITIES & INITIATIVES

Where ideas become impact

At VOWI, we are building more than a community. We are creating a global ecosystem where women innovators, leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, creators, and changemakers can connect, collaborate, grow, and gain meaningful visibility.

5Core Initiatives
30+Countries
Possibilities

A global ecosystem for women in innovation

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Through curated programs, global conversations, thought leadership initiatives, recognition programs, and collaborative communities, VOWI empowers women to share expertise, amplify impact, and shape the future of innovation.

Every initiative below is built on the same principle — that women's voices, perspectives, and leadership are essential to the innovations that shape our world.

Explore our five core programs and find the spaces where your expertise, story, and ambition can grow.

01
LEARNING & INSPIRATION

Speaker Series & Masterclasses

Innovators, executives, entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry experts from around the world share insights through fireside chats, panel discussions, keynotes, and expert-led masterclasses.

Explore sessions
02
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Articles & Advocacy

Through articles, research perspectives, expert insights, and lived experiences, contributors examine the challenges women face across industries while highlighting the innovators and solutions creating change.

Read articles
03
CONVERSATIONS THAT INSPIRE

VOWI Podcast

In collaboration with Reimagina Blueprints, we highlight the journeys, challenges, and lessons of women innovators and changemakers from around the world — exploring leadership, entrepreneurship, emerging tech, and personal stories.

Listen to episodes
04
ANNUAL RECOGNITION

Innovator of the Year Award

Recognizing women who create positive change through innovation, creativity, leadership, entrepreneurship, research, technology, sustainability, and social impact. A platform to celebrate inspiring stories and amplify visibility for women-led innovation worldwide.

Meet our innovators
05
FOCUSED COMMUNITIES

VOWI Cluster Groups

Smaller, highly engaged communities where members build deeper relationships, exchange expertise, and collaborate on projects. Each cluster is guided by a dedicated Lead — currently spanning Healthcare Innovation, Digital Transformation & AI, and Corporate Innovation.

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Woman Innovator of the Year 2026

If you are nominating another woman, fill out the form for the other woman
Share your innovation story (provide details what problem you solved, and the innovative solution given). The story can be of this year or more long term. Please share your story in a simple and authentic way, covering the following points:• A brief introduction about yourself and your background • What inspired you to start your innovation journey • The problem or challenge you identified • How your innovation/project/idea was developed • The impact or change your innovation has created in your industry, community, or society • Any challenges you faced during the journey and how you overcame them • Your future vision or goals related to your innovationWe would also request you to share: • Relevant photographs/images related to your journey, work, innovation, events, or achievements • Short video clips (if available) that can help us during video creation and storytelling • Any media features, presentation clips, workspace visuals, or behind-the-scenes moments that reflect your journey authenticallyThe more personal and real the story feels, the more impactful the final storytelling piece becomes.
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Photos, short video clips, or behind-the-scenes shots that bring your story to life.
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Brochures, impact reports, presentation decks — anything that strengthens your story.
Woman innovator

Share your story. Inspire others. Lead the change.

We're spotlighting women innovators
who turn ideas into impact.

Deadline to submit
Aug 15, 2026
Stories featured
Oct – Nov 2026
Open to women
Worldwide
Become a member, complete the form,
and share your innovation story.

WHY PARTICIPATE?

  • Get featured on
    VOWI platforms
  • Gain global
    visibility
  • Earn community
    recognition
  • Inspire future
    innovators

Share your story.
Inspire others.
Lead the change.

This October to December, Voices of Women in Innovation (VOWI) will spotlight inspiring stories of women who turned ideas into impact.

We’re inviting women from around the world to sharetheir innovation journeys – or nominate someonewhose creativity, courage, and leadership have made
a difference.

Selected Stories

will be featured on VOWI’s platforms
throughout the campaign.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

Women innovators from any field — business, technology, sustainability, science, education, or social impact — who have led or contributed to projects that create positive change.

Business

Technology

Sustainability

Science

Education

Social Impact

IMPORTANT DATES

Deadline to submit

August 15, 2026

Story features: Published

October-November 2026

HOW TO JOIN

  1. 1 Become a member of VOWI
  2. 2 Complete this short form
  3. 3 Tell us about the innovation story that deserves to be celebrated
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SELECTED STORIES WILL RECEIVE

Featured on
VOWI platforms
Global
visibility
Community
recognition
Opportunity to
inspire others