Are you a woman entrepreneur driving social or environmental change? The Cartier Women’s Initiative 2025 is now accepting applications! This globally renowned entrepreneurship program empowers women-led businesses with up to $100,000 in funding, world-class leadership training, and access to an exclusive international support community.
Launched by Cartier in 2006, the initiative is committed to championing women impact entrepreneurs who use business as a force for good. The program is open to women-run and women-owned businesses from any sector or country that deliver measurable impact.
What You’ll Gain as a Cartier Fellow
If selected as a fellow, you’ll receive:
- Grant funding up to $100,000 to grow your business
- Fellowship training tailored to leadership and business development
- Global media visibility to elevate your brand and impact
- Lifelong membership in a powerful community of over 500 changemakers
- Mentorship from industry leaders and past award-winning fellows
Three fellows will be chosen from each of the following nine regions:
- Latin America and the Caribbean
- North America
- Europe
- Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa
- Anglophone and Lusophone Africa
- Middle East and North Africa
- East Asia
- South Asia and Central Asia
- Oceania
Who Should Apply?
The Cartier Women’s Initiative is ideal for:
- Women founders with majority ownership and decision-making power
- Entrepreneurs leading impact-driven businesses (social and/or environmental)
- Startups in early or growth stages
- Founders based anywhere in the world
How to Apply for Cartier Women’s Initiative 2025
Applications close on June 24, 2025.
Before applying, join a live info session on May 15, 2025 (4–5pm CEST) to gain valuable insights:
- Step-by-step guide to the application process
- Detailed eligibility and selection criteria
- Live Q&A with past fellows and jury members: Khadija El-Bedweihy, Manka S. Angwafo, Dr. Ishani Roy, and Laura Harnett. Moderated by Yvonne Brady and Dr. Anino Emuwa
