Cartier’s Women’s Initiative Awards

John Elkington

January 20, 2009

Don’t know whether anyone in the Volans network would be interested, or eligible, but it may be worth taking a look at this. Created in 2006 by Cartier in partnership with the Women’s Forum, McKinsey and INSEAD management school, the Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards are offfered as part of an international business plan competition given annually to five laureates, one per continent. For this third edition, the organisers are looking for innovative women-led business projects in the start-up phase. Apply before February 13, 2009.

Who can apply? Women entrepreneurs of all countries and of all nationalities are invited to apply by presenting a business project yet to be launched or a company less than 3 years old.

What can you win? The prize includes personalized coaching by Cartier, McKinsey & Company and INSEAD, a US$ 20,000 grant as well as an invitation to the 5th Edition of the Women’s Forum Global Meeting in Deauville (France). It also gives access to business networks and brings added media visibility, key success factors when launching a start-up.

How to apply? To apply for the Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards, candidates must complete the application form on http://www.cartierwomensinitiative.com/ before February 13, 2009, 11.59 pm, time zone GMT +1. Forms sent by courier or e-mail are not accepted.

Further information? www.cartierwomensinitiative.com; www.womens-forum.com