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This entrepreneurship competition aims at supporting creative, financially sustainable and responsible women-led start-ups, in all countries and industries.
The competition is open to women from any country, nationality and industry. To apply, businesses must be:
Eighteen finalists, representing the best projects worldwide will be selected in the first phase of the contest. They will receive coaching and media exposure and will be invited to attend the finale week, which includes a presentation in front of an international jury and entrepreneurship workshops.
The six laureates nominated for the Awards receive one year of coaching, $20,000 in funding, media visibility and networking opportunities. The highlight of the competition is the Awards Ceremony, which takes place in Deauville, France during the Annual Global Meeting of the Women’s Forum.
To apply, candidates can go online to https://application-form.cartierwomensinitiative.com.The submission deadline is 10am Central European Time on 31 August 2016.