Cartier Women's Initiative: Regional Awards

About

The Cartier Women's Initiative: Regional Awards offers financial, training, and networking support to women-led businesses, with grants of up to US$100,000, access to a loan fund, 1:1 business training, expert advice, leadership coaching, media exposure, and a global community of over 700 experts.

Benefits

• Financial support: US$100,000 for first-place, US$60,000 for second, US$30,000 for third
• Loan fund access: Loans up to US$200,000 at preferential rates
• Business training: 1:1 training in business areas and leadership development
• Expert advice: Access to mentors and subject matter experts
• Networking: Opportunities to connect with over 700 industry professionals
• Leadership coaching: Executive coaching for leadership development
• Media visibility: International exposure for the business
• Community access: Become part of a global network of female entrepreneurs
• Growth opportunities: Expansion potential through global connections
• In-person events: Attend training workshops and leadership programs.

Eligibility Criteria

• For-profit business
• Early-stage business established between June 2017 and June 2022
• At least one year of revenue generation
• No more than US$2 million in dilutive funding
• Must contribute to one of the UN SDGs
• Applicant must be a woman holding a leadership role
• Majority ownership must be with the founders and women
• Applicant must be at least 18 years old
• English proficiency required
• Must participate from January 2024 to January 2025.