The Cartier Women’s Initiative is a globally recognized entrepreneurship program that empowers mission driven women founders creating impact across industries. Backed by Cartier, the initiative offers substantial grant funding, personalized mentorship, and international visibility to help founders scale solutions addressing pressing social and environmental challenges worldwide.
Core Requirements:
Leadership and Ownership: Applicant must be a woman in a top role (e.g., CEO, COO) owning at least as much equity as any co-founder(s).
Business Stage: Operational 1-6 years (incorporated June 2019–June 2024 for 2026 cycle), with at least 1 year of recurring revenue from products/services.
Impact Focus: For-profit with strong social/environmental mission tied to UN SDGs; not nonprofits or sole proprietorships.