Deadline: 10th March 2025
Powered by The Bicester Collection, as part of its DO GOOD programme, this annual start-up competition supports women social entrepreneurs like YOU to create sustainable businesses that make a real, lasting impact in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
They are looking for women social entrepreneurs from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
If you win, you can receive a grant of up to US$100,000, leadership coaching, mentorship from global experts, academic support from Oxford University’s Saïd Business School, and local guidance on social impact from Ashoka.
Benefits
Financial Capital – up to $100,000 to launch and develop your start-up
University Support – to further your knowledge and tap into academic resources
Mentorship & Guidance – with global experts to develop human capital skills, increase productivity and to flourish
Visibility & Access to Partners – to build relationships with and grow your enterprise, through global exposure
Eligibility
- You have an innovative idea that will drive positive social impact and falls into one of these categories:
- Ideas – Validation stage: you have a big idea for a new product or service with a tested prototype and are validating it
- Launch – Growth stage: you have a start-up that’s been operating under three years, with less than US$1 million in revenue
- You are a woman, over 18 years old, citizen and resident of one of these countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, or Sri Lanka
- Your idea aligns with at least one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- You intend to register and operate my start-up in South Asia to create meaningful impact in those communities
For more information and application
