Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards, being held for the 10th year, acknowledge and honour committed female entrepreneurs who have the tenacity and potential to grow in the industry. The international business plan competition is now bigger and meatier, with Cartier increasing the Awards grant from $20,000 to $100,000 (a five-fold increase), besides the winner securing a place in the INSEAD Social Entrepreneurship 6-Day Executive Programme (ISEP) along with business mentoring, media visibility and networking opportunities. Held in partnership with the INSEAD business school, Women’s Forum and global management consultancy firm McKinsey & Company, the 2017 Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards is slated to be held at Singapore’s INSEAD campus. In the first phase, 18 finalists selected globally—from any country, nationality and industry— with the best project ideas will receive coaching and media exposure in lieu of a presentation in front of an international jury at Finale Week, where six Laureates will be chosen. The jury will make their decision on the basis of innovation, financial viability and demonstrable social or environmental impact. Applications for the awards will close on August 31, 2016 10 a.m. Paris time (CET). So now’s the time to act!
