Cartier Women's Initiative: price, who can join and alternatives
The Cartier Women's Initiative is an annual international programme for women-run and women-owned impact businesses from any country and sector. Fellows get funding, a year of education programming and lifelong access to the fellow community. The 2026 fellows were celebrated in Bangkok on 10 June 2026; applications for 2027 are closed.
Cartier Women's Initiative at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it is for | Women-run, women-owned impact businesses from any country | cartierwomensinitiative.com |
| Recent cohort | 30 fellows announced on 26 March 2026 | cartierwomensinitiative.com |
| Ceremony | Awards ceremony in Bangkok on 10 June 2026 | cartierwomensinitiative.com |
| Applications | The 2027 edition is closed to new applications | cartierwomensinitiative.com |
| Revenue band | Regional awards: $50,000 to $5 million USD annual revenue | cartierwomensinitiative.com |
| Team size | At least 5 team members for regional awards | cartierwomensinitiative.com |
| Community | Fellows get lifelong access to the community | cartierwomensinitiative.com |
| Language | Applications are accepted in English only | cartierwomensinitiative.com |
Who it suits
- Impact founders with revenue and a team of five or more
- Women in Asia-Pacific and other regions with social or environmental goals
- Founders who want a lasting fellow network after an award
Who it doesn't suit
- Sole traders and non-profits
- Very early founders with no revenue
- Anyone wanting to join this year, as the 2027 round is closed
Alternatives to Cartier Women's Initiative
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Business Chicks | $17 a month or $199 a year (currency not named) | Open; buy a membership |
| Entreprenista League | Not published | Book a call with a membership advisor |
| EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women Asia-Pacific | Not published | Application; business 5+ years old and HQ in an eligible Asia-Pacific market |
| Female Founder Collective (The 10th House) | Not published | Application; Fall 2026 intake closes 31 October |
| Female Founders Alliance (Founders Alliance) | Membership not published; summit 3,500 SEK | Apply for membership |
| Global Sisters | Free | Free sign-up; women living in Australia (or Australians operating overseas) |
| Ladies Who Launch | Free (events need an RSVP) | Open; RSVP per event |
| Nüshu Network (WE Meet) | Not published | Register per event |
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Questions about Cartier Women's Initiative
- Who can apply to the Cartier Women's Initiative?
- Women-run and women-owned for-profit impact businesses from any country and sector.
- Are applications open?
- No. Applications are closed for the 2027 edition.
- What size of business qualifies?
- For regional awards, annual revenue between $50,000 USD and $5 million USD and at least 5 team members.
- Where was the 2026 ceremony?
- In Bangkok, Thailand, on 10 June 2026.
- Website
- cartierwomensinitiative.com
- Price
- Not published
- Entry rule
- Competitive application; 2027 edition closed
- Format
- Annual awards, fellowship and lifelong fellow community
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