Cartier Awards

Cartier Awards The application period for the 2012 Edition of the Cartier Awards is now open! Cartier seeks exceptional entrepreneurs heading initiatives with the potential to grow significantly in the years to come. Women entrepreneurs in the initial stages of development, in any country, of any nationality and operating in any industry are welcome to submit their application. The application period will end on March 13, 2012.

What can you win? Eighteen Finalists representing the best projects worldwide will be selected in the first phase of the contest. In the second phase of the contest, the Finalists will receive coaching and media exposure and will be invited to France for the Finale week which includes a presentation in front of the international Jury, entrepreneurship workshops and the Global Meeting of the Women’s Forum. The six Laureates nominated for the Awards will receive an additional year of coaching and US $20,000 in funding. http://www.cartierwomensinitiative.com/how-to-apply/

Eligibility and Evaluation Criteria The business project to be considered for the Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards must be an original for-profit business creation, in the start-up phase: at least one year old and no older than three years. The leadership position must be filled by a woman. The Jury will then evaluate the projects based on criteria of creativity, scalability (potential for growth) and impact.