Cartier Women's Initiative Awards 2023/2024

This programme awards over $1 million each year to women impact entrepreneurs globally.

• 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

The programs focus on several key areas to support human capital for women impact entrepreneurs and offer a combination of 1:1 training and collective workshops.

• Tailored 1:1 training – and consulting sessions in different business areas
• Community-peer learning and networking sessions
• INSEAD’s social entrepreneurship program
• 1:1 leadership coaching sessions with The Women’s Impact Alliance

The program wants to highlight the social impact of the fellows and build a bridge between female impact entrepreneurs and their supporters.

• International exposure & visibility in the media
• Access to an online & offline community of 700+ experts and peers

• Women entrepreneurs from all sectors and regions are encouraged to apply for the Regional Award.
• The company must generate sufficient income, non-profit companies are not eligible. However, the business does not have to be profitable at the time of application.
• The company must not have raised more than US$2 million in dilutive financing.
• The company must be in the early stages of growth (between 1 and 6 years of licensed/registered activity).
• The company must meet at least one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• A woman must fulfill the most important managerial position. For example, as CEO, general manager or director of the company.
• The founder must be a woman and she must be the largest shareholder of the founder’s stock in the company or own a share at least equal to that of her co-founder(s).
• The candidate must commit to work virtually 4 to 6 hours per week during the duration of the fellowship program and to attend 1 week of preparatory training in person.
• The program is open to women from all countries and industry sectors.

Apply here for the Regional Award.

• Everyone is invited to enter for this inclusive award, regardless of their gender identity or expression.
• The company must demonstrate that its main purpose is to work to close gaps in access, outcome or opportunity for underserved or underrepresented communities.
• The company must have been generating revenue from the sale of its products for at least a year.
• The company must be in the early stages of its development or growth and must not have launched its end product/service for more than 5 years.
• The company must not have raised more than US$2 million in dilutive financing.
• The applicant must hold one of the most important managerial positions
• The company must be owned by the founders and team members at the time of application
• The candidate must commit to working virtually 4 to 6 hours per week for the duration of the fellowship program and to attend one week of preparatory training in person.

Apply here for the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award.