$100,000 Cartier Women's Initiative Awards

Deadline: June 24

Eligibility: Global

The Regional Awards of the Cartier Women’s Initiative are looking for women-owned and women-led impact-driven businesses. Entrepreneurs across all sectors and geographies are encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply, and every effort will be made to include them appropriately.

The fellows, representing the top three impact businesses from each of the nine regions, will receive:

FINANCIAL CAPITAL SUPPORT

• US$ 100,000 grant for each first-place awardee

• US$ 60,000 grant for each second-place awardee

• US$ 30,000 grant for each third-place awardee

HUMAN CAPITAL SUPPORT

Human capital support is structured into a fellowship program, which includes a combination of 1:1 training and collective workshops.

• Leadership communications and media training workshops

• In-person INSEAD Women's Impact Entrepreneurship Program

• 1:1 training in specific business areas

• 1:1 executive leadership coaching by The Women’s Impact Alliance

SOCIAL CAPITAL SUPPORT

Throughout the program, we strive to highlight the social and environmental impact created by our fellows and bridge connections between women impact entrepreneurs and their supporters.

• International exposure and media visibility

• Support and mentorship by jury members during the fellowship

• Access to a lifelong community of 500+ active community members

• Ongoing support for the development of the fellows’ impact businesses

Learn more: Apply here