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Home » Applications Open for the WE Empower UN SDG Challenge 2021

Applications Open for the WE Empower UN SDG Challenge 2021

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Deadline: 15-Apr-21

Applications are now open for the WE Empower UN SDG Challenge 2021. The WE Empower UN SDG Challenge is the first-of-its-kind global competition for women social entrepreneurs who are advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals and inspiring entire communities to act to create the world they want by 2030.

The WE Empower Challenge honors innovative women leaders from around the world who are pushing the SDGs forward through sustainable business practices and inspiring others to follow suit. The opportunity recognizes their innovative work and provides Awardees with capacity-building training sessions and opportunities to connect with an unparalleled global network to advance their enterprises. This program elevates and showcases the valuable contribution women entrepreneurs and business leaders can make toward the SDGs and solving the world’s greatest challenges.

Objectives

  • Honor: Honor innovative women entrepreneurs who are supporting and achieving the SDGs through sustainable business practices and inspiration for others to follow suit.
  • Invest: Invest in the most inspiring and transformational women entrepreneurs – providing access to seed capital, unique trainings, capacity building, and a network of their peers, visibility and credibility for their work.
  • Ignite: Ignite awareness among a global community of stakeholders of the valuable contribution women entrepreneurs can make in contributing to the SDGs and the obstacles they still face.

Funding Information

  • Awardees will also participate in a dynamic pitch competition, hosted by fashion designer, activist and Vital Voices Board Member Diane von Furstenberg, to present their business for the opportunity to receive a $20,000 grant.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to enter this competition, applicants must meet all of the following criteria. Finalists will be required to provide evidence of sales (i.e. tax returns and/or audited financial records):

  • I am a woman entrepreneur with lead decision making ability in a business or organization
  • My business/organization has been in operation for more than three years
  • I employ at least three full time staff (or full time equivalent)
  • My business/organization generates at least $100,000 USD in annual sales or revenue
  • I am proficient in spoken and written English
  • I am at least 21 years old
  • I am available to travel to New York, NY and participate in all events from Friday, September 17 through Saturday, September 25 2021 (COVID-19 travel restrictions permitting) AND if necessary, I am able participate in a virtual program from August through October 2021.

Considerations

Applicants will be assessed based on a variety of factors, including the following considerations.

  1. Commit to the entire week of the in-person program (travel permitting) or a virtual program held from August through October 2021 – no exceptions.
  2. Applicant’s business or organization has a substantial impact on the SDGs and a clear vision for how their business will create the future we want in 2030.
  3. Help shape the community dialogue about women’s advancement and the SDG’s in their region, and wield the influence necessary.

NOTE: Applicants with more than one business or organization, please complete the application regarding the business/organization THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO FOCUS ON during this Global Challenge opportunity, if you are selected to participate in the program.

For more information, visit https://sustainability-innovation.asu.edu/we-empower/

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