Who We Are
The Cartier Women's Initiative is an annual international entrepreneurship program that aims to drive change by empowering women impact entrepreneurs. Founded by Cartier in 2006, the program is open to women-run and women-owned businesses from any country and sector that aim to have a strong and sustainable social and/or environmental impact.
Applications for the 2027 edition will be open from April 16 to June 16, 2026.
Driving Change by Empowering Women Impact Entrepreneurs
Watch how our community empowers women around the globe to reach their fullest potential.
OUR VISION
Our vision is a world in which every woman impact entrepreneur driving social and environmental change can achieve her full potential.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to shine a light on women impact entrepreneurs and provide them with the necessary financial, social and human capital support to grow their business and build their leadership skills.
Our Guiding Principles
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We believe women can be extraordinary change agents, and we leverage business as a force for good.
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We contribute by creating opportunities for everyone. Talent is universal but opportunities are not.
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We are constantly learning. We leave room for the possibility that there is something we have not learnt yet that could make us even better.
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We see beyond ourselves and care for our team, communities that we serve and communities that we are a part of.