Several statistics show that women-led business tend to have produced better performances. Often investing in women offers significant gains because women-led companies have been shown to have strong returns on investment (ROI).

In the a recent GIST TechConnect, three experts spoke on the topic: "Cultivating a thriving, equitable, and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem across developing economies requires a robust and supportive ecosystem".

One of the Global Innovation through Science and Technology program's main focuses in on empower women in STEM.