+ First Place Winner

• $12,500.00 First Place Winner Cash Prize
• Two (2) hours of one-on-one investment and strategy consultation with InsurTech Israel
• Featured presentation at an InsurTech Israel pitch event (2020 or 2021)
• Opportunity for direct access into the Insurtech Competition at Insurtech LatAm Forum (Argentina) and/or Santiago Insurtech Forum (Chile) provided by Digital Insurance LatAm (Spanish fluency preferred)
• Opportunity to appear on Africa InsurTecH Rising podcast episode
• Complimentary one (1) year access to the InsTech London innovation community
• Complimentary access to co-working space at Upward Hartford for up to three (3) people
• Discounted (40% Off) Show & Tell package for a The DIA Community event (2020 or 2021)
• Invitation to present at insurance industry event
• Opportunities for promotion and publicity via Quesnay's media partners (i.e. articles, podcasts, LinkedIn Live with DigitalScouting.de, etc.)
• Quesnay will work with the First Place Winner to facilitate introductions to potential business partners
• Quesnay will feature the First Place Winner on Quesnay's website and via Quesnay's network to raise awareness of each winner’s work

+ Second Place Winner

• $7,500.00 Second Place Winner Cash Prize
• Two (2) hours of one-on-one investment and strategy consultation with InsurTech Israel
• Complimentary access to co-working space at Upward Hartford for up to three (3) people
• Discounted (40% Off) Show & Tell package for a The DIA Community event (2020 or 2021)
• Invitation to present at insurance industry event
• Quesnay will work with the Second Place Winner post event to facilitate introductions to potential business partners
• Quesnay will feature the Second Place Winner on Quesnay's website and via Quesnay's network to raise awareness of each winner’s work

+ Third Place Winner

• $5,000.00 Third Place Winner Cash Prize
• Two (2) hours of one-on-one investment and strategy consultation with InsurTech Israel
• Complimentary access to co-working space at Upward Hartford for up to three (3) people
• Discounted (40% Off) Show & Tell package for a The DIA Community event (2020 or 2021)
• Invitation to present at insurance industry event
• Quesnay will work with the winner Third Place Winner post event to facilitate introductions to potential business partners
• Quesnay will feature the Third Place Winner on Quesnay's website and via Quesnay's network to raise awareness of each winner’s work

+ People's Choice Winner

• Speaking spot at InsureTech Connect’s ITC Global (October 2020)

+ Round 2 Finalists

• Introductions to potential business partners. Quesnay will endeavour to coordinate the introductions and announcements with each Round 2 Finalist during and after the Final Pitch Event
• Exclusive enrollment in the Chromium Branding Experience, a three-part structured evaluation, consultation, and refinement of brand strategies and materials
• Opportunity to join the DXC Developer Central community and gain access to the DXC Assure Digital Platform where you’ll be able to connect and learn how to build new products using DXC APIs and have access to development tutorials, code labs, and early access to new releases
• Opportunity to present joint solutions on DXC Assure Marketplace
• Opportunity to work with DXC on joint customer pursuits pertinent to your product or service
• Opportunity to be featured in a white paper highlighting startup business, objectives, and team members co-authored by Africa InsurTecH Rising and InsurTech Story India
• Two (2) complimentary passes to attend InsureTech Connect ITC World Tour & ITC Global
• Screening and referral by Impact Hub to enter the UiPath Automation Awards 2020 competition as semi-finalists (must have B2B applicability)
• Participation in the Western Balkan Startup Exposition to meet with the startup teams from the region and the market opportunities (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Slovenia)
• Opportunity to enter 360° Connect online startup community aimed at connecting startups from the Western Balkans to the ones in markets of scale
• One-on-one consultation focused on custom sales target strategies with sales training and consulting firm, GetPropulsion
• One-on-one consultation focused on enhanced communication and presentation best practices from BraverMe
• Virtual Q&A session discussing best practices for raising capital on the East Coast, with venture capital firm, January Ventures
• Virtual Q&A session discussing best practices for raising capital in Silicon Valley, with venture capital firm, Commerce Ventures
• Virtual Office Hour with past Female Founders winner
• Social media announcement through Quesnay's channels

+ Top 30 Participants

• Introduction to founder of Innovation Women to help access more speaking and visibility opportunities
• Complimentary one (1) year access to the Innovation Women speaker placement platform
• Opportunity to attend virtual communications workshop hosted by BraverMe
• Opportunity to enroll in Sponsor-led workshops, webinars, or office hours
• Complimentary access to co-working space at Upward Hartford for one (1) person per company

+ All Participants

• Up to $5,000 in AWS Credits (good for two (2) years), one (1) year of AWS Business support (up to $1,500), and 80 credits for self-paced labs. Note: Startups that have already redeemed $5,000 or more in AWS Credits, previously, will not have access to AWS Credits offered through this competition. Credits are not stackable, but startups applying through this competition can get “topped-up” to $5,000 in AWS Credits.
• Invitation to attend an Ask Me Anything session with special guest Assaf Wand, Co-Founder & CEO of Hippo
• Opportunity to participate in the Digital Partners Education Module, a four-part series covering: "Insurance Deep Dive with Digital Partners: Insurance 101 for Tech Leaders" (Session 1), "What is the Truth of Your Delivery" (Session 2), "Insurance Deep Dive with Digital Partners: Alternative Data Sets" (Session 3), and, "Insurance Deep Dive with Digital Partners: Disruption in 2020 & Beyond" (Session 4)
• Opportunity to attend a Cyber Risk 101 workshop hosted by Broad Street Labs
• Opportunity to attend a Go-to-Market Strategy workshop with GetPropulsion
• Opportunity to participate in an Ellevest financial planning workshop
• Opportunity to enroll in Sponsor-led workshops, webinars, or office hours
• Discounted registration for InsureTech Connect’s ITC Global
• Invitation to join Quesnay Connect, Quesnay’s exclusive online community for startups, corporate partners, investors, and experts
• Invitation to attend the Final Pitch Event

+ 1. Who should apply?

You are eligible if your business meets the following criteria:

• Female founder, co-founder, CEO, or C-Suite leader
• Have a technology product offering that is relevant to the Insurance industry (May have broader applicability than insurance)
• Have a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) that has a planned launch or has already been launched in-market (No cap on required experience level, or time in market)

For full eligibility requirements please see Official Rules.

+ 2. How do I apply?

Visit the Contest Platform Site, register, click the "Accept Challenge" button, and then follow the instructions to complete your Submission Form by Sunday, July 26!

+ 3. What happens after I apply?

• After the Submission Deadline (July 26), submission will be evaluated by a group of online judges made up of leaders and experts from business, academia, public sector, and the venture capital/incubator community.
• Following Online Judging, the Top Five Finalists will be announced (August 17) and they will prepare to virtually present in front of a panel of judges at the Final Pitch Event.
• Prior to the Final Pitch Event, Participants at every level will receive mentorship and coaching leading up to the Final Pitch Event (all sessions conducted virtually).

+ 4. Who is Quesnay and why are they hosting this competition?

Quesnay is a global innovation and strategy consulting firm bridging the gap between young companies and market leaders in disrupted industries.

We have over seven years of experience running innovation competitions in industries including financial services, insurance, telecom, and automotive sectors.

In our early days, we observed fewer female-led startups applying to innovation competitions and a distinct lack of representation across sectors. The lack of venture capital funding, the vast underrepresentation in leadership positions, and the dearth of opportunities offered to female-led startups all contribute to the lack of participation.

In 2017, we launched the Female Founders in Tech program to tackle these issues by identifying and evaluating innovative technology solutions and unique talent. *To date, we've received submissions from over 650 startups (from more than 63 countries) and connected them to our community of over 200 incumbent businesses and investors. Entrepreneurs that participate in our programs receive visibility, access to capital, mentorship, and partnership opportunities.

Now, in 2020, we’re continuing with our 4th edition of the Female Founders in InsurTech innovation competition!

+ 5. How do I get more information?

If you have a question not answered in the FAQ, we recommend that you post it in the Contest Platform Site Forum where someone will respond to you. This way, others who may have the same question will be able to see it.

If you have a question that you do not wish to post in the Forum, please email frank@quesnays.com.

For more details about the competition download the Official Rules.

For more information about past programs, visit:

• FFiT Mobility 2020
• Forward Motion: How Mobility Startups are Innovating in Response to COVID-19
• Female Founders & Toyota: Leading the Way for Autonomous Vehicles & the Environment
• FFiT FinTech 2019
• FFiT FinTech 2019: Quesnay's FinTech Community Outlook for 2020 & Beyond
• FFiT InsurTech 2019
• FFiT InsurTech 2019: The Impact of Data on the Insurance Industry