BPW International

The Cartier Women’s Initiative Award is a social entrepreneurship competition aimed at creative, financially sustainable and responsible women-led start-ups, in all countries and industries.

Created in 2006 by Cartier in partnership with the Women’s Forum, INSEAD business school and McKinsey & Co., the Awards will be given this year to six Laureates in the following categories: Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and North Africa, North America and Sub-Saharan Africa.

The Award will be given to six laureates who will receive a year of coaching, US$20,000 in funding, valuable networking opportunities as well as media exposure. The final stage of the competition, consisting in a presentation in front of an international Jury, will take place in France during the Global Meeting of the Women’s Forum.

Entrepreneurs are invited to submit a short business plan using the online application form. The projects must be between one and three years old. Applications will be accepted until March 13, 2012.

Information and the application form of the Cartier Women's Initiative Award