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Launched in March 2021, WomenEntrepreneurs4Good was imagined as a concrete solution to the negative impacts of the Covid-19 crisis on women entrepreneurs. Today, women entrepreneurs still face greater challenges compared to men, including gender biases, work-life balance, and a lack of professional networks and support, especially when it comes to funding (in 2020 only 2.3% of VC funding went to women-led startups!). The initiative is a unique accelerator programme that supports women entrepreneurs at the early stages of their journey. The 7-month online programme equips women entrepreneurs with unique resources and capabilities to innovate and grow their businesses by providing coaching, visibility, technical support, exposure and access to a network of stakeholders and global partners. The programme is going from strength to strength. After the success of the first two editions, the Women’s Forum is determined to grow WE4G and support new projects led by inspiring women creating a better future for all. For the third edition of WomenEntrepreneurs4Good the programme is expanding its scope for a greater impact!
This initiative is carried out in partnership and with the support of Bank of America, Bredin Prat and HEC Paris

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WHAT'S NEW IN 2023?

10

Finalists

195

Countries

17

Objectives

30K+

Members

Ensuring quality and diversity: WE4G 3.0 will shortlist 10 varied projects for the final stage of the programme, the HEC Incubator.


Opening all boundaries: beyond Europe, this year WE4G will be welcoming applications from all over the world. Wherever you are based, you can apply and follow the programme!

Increasing the impact: this year WE4G will support projects that aim to achieve a social or environmental goal! If your project tackles one or more SDGs, this programme is for you. 
An international WomenEntrepreneurs4Good community, giving access to the Women’s Forum global community of 30K+ influential business leaders, international corporates, like minded entrepreneurs and more… 

Launch of WE4G - 3rd edition

On April 5th, we celebrated the launch of the 3rd edition of WE4G with some of our 2022 laureates, representatives from HEC Paris, HEC Alumni and Bank of America.

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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BECOMING A WE4G?

A PROGRAMME FOR ALL

The first phase of the programme will support 100+ women entrepreneurs through market and customer research coaching, and business model support in an intense three-day Startup Sprint. Even if your project is at a very early stage, do not hesitate to apply, this phase is designed for you.

PERFECT YOUR PITCHING SKILLS

The semi-finalists will be offered the opportunity to pitch in front of an esteemed Grand Jury from the international entrepreneurship network.

ACCESS TO A VARIETY OF EXPERTS

The 10 finalists will attend a 3-month online incubator programme, receiving business coaching, technical support and professional connections.

VISIBILITY AND NETWORKING

The 10 “WomenEntrepreneurs4Good” will be invited to showcase their projects at the Women’s Forum Global Meeting 2023 in Paris through a pitching competition in which the jury and public will select their favourite projects.
The WE4G programme gave me expertise, visibility and peer support that helped me turn a simple idea into a well-running business.
Marie-Noelle Sarocchi
Founder, BugSafe & 2021 WE4G Laureate

Meet the 2023 Laureates!

85% of WE4G participants said they received 'good visibility' from the initiative
Survey 2021
80% of WE4G claim that they have learned to pitch their projects
Survey 2022
70% of WE4G participants are now full time entrepreneurs compared to 40% at the beginning of the programme
Survey 2022

NEWS

WE4G - Launch of the 3rd edition!

Following the success of the first and second program editions, the Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society, in partnership with Bank of America and HEC Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, Paris is excited to launch the third edition of the WomenEntrepreneurs4Good program, which aims to support women’s entrepreneurship in social and environmental projects.
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