Cherie Blair Foundation for Women Mentoring Programme 2026 in India

The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women has opened applications for a new 12-month mentoring cohort exclusively for women entrepreneurs in India. The programme offers selected women entrepreneurs the opportunity to work with an experienced business mentor who can provide guidance, expertise and support to help them develop their businesses and achieve their professional goals.

Through the Mentoring Women in Business programme, participants are matched with business professionals from around the world and work together online to identify goals, address business challenges, strengthen skills and develop practical strategies for business growth.

The programme is designed to provide women entrepreneurs with access to personalised mentoring, new perspectives, professional networks and valuable business knowledge.

About the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women Mentoring Programme

The Mentoring Women in Business programme is a global initiative of the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women that connects women entrepreneurs in low- and middle-income countries with experienced business professionals.

The programme is delivered online and provides one-to-one mentoring over 12 months. Mentees and mentors work together to create a plan focused on the entrepreneur’s business and personal development goals.

The Foundation reports that among mentees graduating in 2024, 99% gained business skills, 96% applied improved business management practices, 94% progressed towards their business objectives, and 86% improved their business outcomes.

What the Mentoring Programme Offers

Selected women entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to:

* Receive personalised one-to-one mentoring from an experienced business professional.
* Work on specific personal and business development goals.
* Strengthen business management and professional skills.
* Gain new perspectives and practical advice from their mentor.
* Build confidence in making business decisions.
* Expand their professional and business networks.
* Work through challenges affecting their business growth.
* Access the Foundation’s online mentoring platform and community.
* Receive support from the programme team throughout the mentoring relationship.
* Receive a certificate upon successful completion of the programme.

Eligibility Criteria

The opportunity is specifically open to women entrepreneurs based in India for this cohort.

Applicants should generally:

* Be a woman from and living in a low- or middle-income country.
* Own and run a business, with at least 51% ownership or decision-making authority, or be preparing to launch a business within the next three months.
* Have intermediate-level or higher proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
* Be able to commit to the programme for 12 months.
* Have reliable internet access and be able to meet with a mentor online.
* Be willing to work with a mentor to develop business and personal development skills.
* Complete the required training, feedback questionnaires and programme activities.
* Commit to meeting with their mentor for a minimum of two hours per month. ([Cherie Blair Foundation for Women]

How the Mentoring Works

Once selected, participants will complete approximately 1.5 hours of pre-matching training before being paired with a mentor.

The mentor and mentee will then work together through several stages, including getting to know one another, establishing goals, developing an action plan, working towards objectives and reflecting on progress.

Meetings take place online, with participants expected to spend at least two hours per month with their mentor. The programme team also provides ongoing support throughout the mentoring relationship. ([Cherie Blair Foundation for Women]

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is ideal for women entrepreneurs in India who are looking to grow their businesses, strengthen their entrepreneurial skills, overcome business challenges and benefit from the experience of an international business professional.

Whether you are looking to improve your business strategy, strengthen your management skills, expand your network or work towards specific growth objectives, the mentoring relationship can provide personalised support throughout the year.

Application Process

Interested applicants should review the programme’s selection criteria and commitments before completing the online application form.

The application requires responses in English and takes approximately 15–20 minutes to complete, according to the Foundation’s programme information. ([Cherie Blair Foundation for Women]

How to Apply

Applications are currently being promoted for the India cohort.

Application Deadline: 4 September 2026

Applicants should complete the online application before the deadline and ensure that they meet all programme requirements.

Application Link: [Apply for the Cherie Blair Foundation Mentoring Programme]

For questions regarding the mentoring application, applicants can contact [mentoringintakes@cherieblairfoundation.org]

Conclusion

The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women Mentoring Women in Business programme provides women entrepreneurs with an opportunity to gain personalised guidance while working towards meaningful business and professional goals.

For eligible women entrepreneurs in India, this 12-month mentoring opportunity can provide access to international expertise, practical business support, professional networks and a community of ambitious entrepreneurs.

If you know a woman entrepreneur who is ready to take her business to the next level, encourage her to apply before the 4 September 2026 deadline.

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