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Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000 - $ 100,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 16, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
The program awards up to USD 100,000 to women impact entrepreneurs selected from regional and thematic categories. It supports businesses with strong social or environmental impact through funding, fellowship support, and visibility.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Minimum amount : 30,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : June 16, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- From $ 50,000 to $ 5,000,000 in revenue
Organisation size
- 5-250 employees
Audience
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of impact-driven business solutions
- Science and technology innovation projects for the pioneer award
- Scaling businesses with social or environmental impact
Documents Needed
- One-minute video introduction
- Updated resume
- Company registration document
- Company capitalization table
- Most recent two years of financial statements
- Company pitch deck
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Women impact entrepreneurs
- For-profit businesses
- Companies from any country and sector
- Regional award applicants from the nine listed regions
- Women-led deep tech startups for the Science & Technology Pioneer Award
Who is not eligible
- Non-profit organizations
- Sole proprietorships without a separate legal entity
- Spin-offs, subsidiaries, and franchises of existing companies
- Businesses that have already raised Series A for the Science & Technology Pioneer Award
- Businesses previously selected in the program
Eligible geographic areas
- Latin America and the Caribbean
- North America
- Europe
- Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa
- Anglophone and Lusophone Africa
- Middle East and North Africa
- East Asia
- South Asia and Central Asia
- Oceania
- Any country worldwide for the Science & Technology Pioneer Award
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first shortlisted.
- Shortlisted applicants undergo due diligence.
- Finalists present to the jury for review.
- The jury ranks the top three candidates per category.
- Applicants are notified of the final results by December 2026.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted in English.
- Only one application per business per year is accepted.
- Shortlisted applicants may be asked for additional documentation.
- Applicants must comply with the program’s Terms and Conditions.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cartier Women's Initiative Awards Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Cartier Women's Initiative Awards. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Cartier Women's Initiative Awards?
The program awards up to USD 100,000 to women impact entrepreneurs selected from regional and thematic categories. It supports businesses with strong social or environmental impact through funding, fellowship support, and visibility.
How much funding can be received?
Cartier Women's Initiative Awards Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Cartier Women's Initiative Awards program?
To be eligible for the Cartier Women's Initiative Awards program, you must:
Women-owned and women-led business
For-profit incorporated entity
Aligned with at least one SDG
What expenses are eligible under Cartier Women's Initiative Awards?
Development of impact-driven business solutions
Science and technology innovation projects for the pioneer award
Scaling businesses with social or environmental impact
Who can I contact for more information about the Cartier Women's Initiative Awards?
You can contact Cartier Women's Initiative by email at applicants@cartierwomensinitiative.com or by phone at none.
Where is the Cartier Women's Initiative Awards available?
The Cartier Women's Initiative Awards program is available across Canada.
Is the Cartier Women's Initiative Awards a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Cartier Women's Initiative Awards is a Partnering and Collaboration