Cartier Women’s Initiative 2026

About

A prestigious initiative offering substantial financial awards and a comprehensive fellowship program designed to support female entrepreneurs in developing impactful businesses. Participants will gain access to valuable resources, mentorship, and training aimed at enhancing their leadership skills and business acumen.

Benefits

• 💰First Place Award
  $100,000 prize for the top awardee
• 💰Second Place Award
  $60,000 prize for the second awardee
• 💰Third Place Award
  $30,000 prize for the third awardee
• 🎓Fellowship Program
  Participation in a fellowship program with training workshops
• 🎓Executive Coaching
  Leadership coaching provided by The Women’s Impact Alliance
• 🌐Access to INSEAD Program
  Access to the INSEAD Women’s Impact Entrepreneurship Programme.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be female founders
• Must be at least 18 years old by the application deadline
• Business must be majority owned by the founders
• Must be an original creation, not a spin-off or franchise
• Must demonstrate a strong social or environmental impact
• Good command of English (B2 level or above) is required.

Participation Commitments

• Must commit to the fellowship program from January 2027 to December 2027
• Participation in training workshops and coaching sessions is required
• Must submit applications online, no mail or email submissions allowed.

Target Region

Global

Target Sector

All sectors