The African Women's Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP) is a U.S. State Department initiative.

Launched in July 2010, AWEP aims to identify and build networks of women entrepreneurs across Sub-Saharan Africa. These are women who are poised to transform their communities by owning, running, and operating small and medium businesses, and to drive social and economic progress in their communities and countries.

AWEP supports the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), to create better business environments and promote U.S. - Africa trade.