As a founding member of the Cartier Women’s Initiative Award, INSEAD is supporting expansion of the collaboration to the Middle East.
The Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards, given on an annual basis since 2006 to five laureates, from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America will launch a new Award category for the Middle East and North Africa. The countries in this region were previously spread across Africa and Asia.
The Award categories in 2011 will be: Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and North Africa, North America and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Twenty 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 France for the Finale week which includes a presentation in front of the international Jury, entrepreneurship workshops and the Global Meeting of the Women’s Forum.
The six Laureates nominated for the Award receive an additional year of coaching and US$ 20 000 in funding.
How to Apply
The Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards are looking for committed female entrepreneurs in the Middle East, heading initiatives with the potential to grow significantly in the years to come.
To apply for the 2011 edition, fill out the application form on www.cartierwomensinitiative.com. All applications must be submitted online.
Application deadline: March 15, 2011 at 10am Paris time (CET). As it cannot be extended, please verify the corresponding deadline in your time zone.
