Cartier Women’s Initiative 2027: Fully Funded Grants of Up to $100,000 for Women Impact Entrepreneurs Worldwide

Applications are now open for the Cartier Women’s Initiative 2027, a globally recognized programme that supports women impact entrepreneurs who are leveraging business as a force for good.

This highly competitive initiative provides significant grant funding, fellowship support, and global visibility to women-led ventures creating measurable social and environmental impact.

Key Details

• Programme: Cartier Women’s Initiative 2027
• Eligible Applicants: Women impact entrepreneurs worldwide
• Award Categories:
  • Nine (9) Regional Awards
  • Science & Technology Pioneer Award
• Number of Awardees: Three (3) per category
• Application Deadline: June 16, 2026

Funding and Benefits

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

Selected fellows will benefit from a structured fellowship programme designed to strengthen leadership and business capacity. This includes:

• One-on-one (1:1) tailored training
• Collective workshops with global experts
• Capacity-building sessions to refine business strategy and execution

Social Capital Support

The initiative also provides strong visibility and networking opportunities, including:

• Global recognition of social and environmental impact
• Access to an international network of women entrepreneurs and partners
• Opportunities to connect with supporters, investors, and stakeholders

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants are encouraged to review the official eligibility requirements and detailed applicant guides for each award category. These resources include:

• Full eligibility criteria
• 2027 application questions
• Explanations and examples to guide applicants

In addition:

• Applicants can register for virtual information sessions to engage directly with the programme team
• A comprehensive  FAQ page is available for further clarification

Selection Criteria

Regional Awards

Applications will be assessed based on:

• Impact intentionality and embeddedness
• Impact objectives and measurement
• Market analysis and product-market fit
• Sustainable business and financial model
• Strategy and execution capacity
• Team complementarity, skills, track record, and network
• Leadership character of the applicant

Science & Technology Pioneer Award

Applicants will be evaluated on:

• Technological innovation
• Embedded positive impact
• Business model sustainability and development plan
• Market access strategy
• Team complementarity, skills, track record, and network
• Leadership character of the applicant

Why You Should Apply

The Cartier Women’s Initiative is more than a funding opportunity. It is a comprehensive support platform that enables women entrepreneurs to:

• Scale high-impact businesses
• Strengthen leadership and operational capacity
• Gain global exposure and credibility
• Join a powerful international network of changemakers

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Testimonial from a Previous Fellow

“The application demands a lot of information — however, that is good. It really made me think through the entire product, commercial viability, business and team plans better. Yes, give this a shot. You are more than enough. And the time is now!”
— Lynne Lim, 2024 Fellow and Founder of NousQ

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Women entrepreneurs with innovative, scalable, and impact-driven ventures are strongly encouraged to apply. With substantial funding, tailored support, and global recognition, the Cartier Women’s Initiative remains one of the most prestigious opportunities for women founders worldwide.

Ensure you submit your application before June 16, 2026.

Explore More Opportunities

For more fully funded fellowships, grants, and entrepreneurship opportunities, visit:
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