The Cartier Women’s Initiative Regional Award 2027

The Cartier Women’s Initiative Regional Award 2027 supports women-led businesses that drive positive social or environmental impact.

What it offers

• Financial capital support:
  • $100,000 USD grant for each first-place awardee
  • $60,000 USD grant for each second-place awardee
  • $30,000 USD grant for each third-place awardee
• Human capital support:
  • 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:
  • International exposure and media visibility
  • Support and mentorship by jury members during the fellowship
  • Access to a lifelong community of 500+ active members
• Time commitment: Fellowship runs from January 2027 to December 2027, with required impact reporting for three years after completion.

Who can apply

• Women-owned and women-led impact-driven businesses
• Businesses incorporated and majority owned by founders and team members
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old on June 16, 2026
• Business must have generated annual revenue between $50,000 USD and $5 million USD in its last closed fiscal year
• Business must employ between 5 and 250 team members
• Business must not have raised more than $2 million USD in dilutive or potentially dilutive funding
• Business must contribute to at least one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Applicant must fill a main leadership position (e.g., CEO, COO, CTO, General Manager, Managing Director)
• Business must be an independent entity and an original creation
• Good command of the English language is required

How to apply

• Submit an online application form from April 16 to June 16, 2026 at 2pm CEST
• First round of notification emails will be sent out in August 2026
• All applicants will be notified by December 2026

Good to know

• For-profit businesses are eligible; non-profits are not.
• Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Visit the Official Webpage for more information.