At a Glance

Program Name: Cartier Women’s Initiative – 2027 Regional Awards; Global program recognizing women impact entrepreneurs from around the world who are leveraging business as a force for good, with applications submitted online via Submittable.

Support Type: Support for women led, impact driven businesses through international recognition, visibility within the Cartier Women’s Initiative network, and a structured selection process guided by clear criteria and a scoring rubric.

Funding/Support: Regional Awards provide tiered, equity free grant funding to top fellows (e.g., 100,000 USD for first place, 60,000 USD for second, and 30,000 USD for third), along with programmatic support and global visibility under the Cartier brand.

Application Deadline: The online application form is open from April 16 to June 16, 2026, closing at 2 pm Central European Summer Time (CEST).

Program Focus: Supports women impact entrepreneurs who are using business as a force for good in their communities or sectors.

Location: Program is run by Cartier Women’s Initiative, headquartered internationally, and the Regional Awards are open to women impact entrepreneurs from all world regions.

About the Program

The Regional Awards are part of Cartier Women’s Initiative’s broader mission to support and amplify women impact entrepreneurs through funding, visibility, and community.

This specific page hosts the 2027 Regional Awards application form and directs candidates to eligibility guidance, the Selection Criteria and Scoring Rubric, and the FAQ to help them apply correctly.

Program Benefits

Opportunity to gain international recognition as a Cartier Women’s Initiative fellow, receive equity free grant funding, and join a global community of impact entrepreneurs and partners.

Additional benefits include structured evaluation, potential media and network exposure, and clear, transparent scoring guidelines for all applicants.

Eligibility Criteria

Women impact entrepreneurs who meet the “Who should apply?” requirements for the Regional Awards.

Only one application per business per year; businesses applying to multiple award categories or submitting through multiple founders are disqualified.

Must choose the most suitable category based on the FAQ and general Cartier Women’s Initiative rules.

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

Create or log into a Submittable account using a personal or company shared email address.

Complete the online application form, ideally drafting answers separately first, then pasting them into the form.

Save drafts and finalize the submission before June 16, 2026; if needed, request an edit to a submitted application before the deadline or withdraw and resubmit if you used the wrong form.

Key Timeline Notes

April 16 – June 16, 2026 (2 pm CEST): application window open.

August 2026: first round of notifications sent; by December 2026, all applicants are informed of the outcome.

Applicants are encouraged to submit well before June 16, 2026 to avoid last?minute technical issues; Submittable works best on updated Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.

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