Munich, June 11, 2026 – The American Chamber of Commerce in Germany (AmCham Germany) hosted its seventh Female Founders Award Ceremony. This year’s award recognizes entrepreneurs whose innovations have the potential to create impact far beyond their home markets. Operating at the intersection of industrial AI and biotechnology, the winning companies reflect the importance of technology, research, and entrepreneurship within the transatlantic economy.
Award Patron of the Female Founders Award Astrid Teckentrup, Senior Vice President, Procter & Gamble DACH and AmCham Germany Vice President stated: “At P&G, equality and inclusion are at the core of how we innovate, build teams and grow sustainably as our consumer base is indeed very diverse. That’s why I’m very happy to serve as patron of the Female Founders Award. Female founders are driving innovation in some of the most important industries of our time – but to unlock their full potential, we must ensure equal access to networks, capital and visibility. The Award is a powerful platform to make diverse talent visible, strengthen inclusive ecosystems and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.”
The winners of the Female Founders Award 2026 are:
Miriam Corcoran, Co-Founder & CEO, MiViA GmbH
Ghazaleh Madani, Founder & CEO, CanChip GmbH
MiViA GmbH, co-founded by Miriam Corcoran in 2021,
