Deadline: 26-Sep-20
Organized by the US Embassy Abu Dhabi, in partnership with startAD and Zayed University, AWE UAE is a six-month program, enabling women entrepreneurs to develop business resilience with a view to survive, thrive, and then grow, in the next normal and beyond.
AWE promotes economic prosperity globally by creating opportunities for women entrepreneurs to skill, scale, and thrive.
Delivered online over two phases, the program is designed to be actionable, yet fit the demanding schedules of entrepreneurs.
Benefits
- Gain the skills and tools to re-imagine and revitalize your business for current market conditions
- Get trained by experienced business strategists, innovation experts, and mentors to reset your path to profitability
- Connect with key regional and global stakeholders through the US Embassy and startAD global network
- Access to skilled interns and local talents to fill project resource gaps
- Showcase your business to potential partners, customers, and supporters at a high profile event on International Women’s Day on March 8, 2021
Who should apply?
- Women entrepreneurs between the ages of 20-55, with a strategic decision-making role
- SMEs that can demonstrate 2 years of operating revenue are encouraged to apply
- Businesses with a minimum of four team members
- Applicants that can commit to attending every workshop and complete all assignments
Evaluation Criteria
- Future potential of the business: Scope for continuity and future growth
- Team: Demonstrable curiosity and openness to the opportunity. Ability to commit the time to work “on the business”, do the work required to adapt the business
- Commitment: Willingness to explore, listen to learn, receive and share feedback, let go and re-imagine. Readiness to support the community
For more information, visit https://page.startad.ae/awe-program?hs_preview=XLYXELSV-33180030476
