You cannot send your application by mail. Only online applications submitted through the application platform and received in the appropriate online format are accepted.
We do not accept business plans. Only online applications submitted through the application platform and received in the appropriate online format are accepted. Please note that we receive more than 1000 applications per year, and are a small team.
Once you submit your application on the online platform, you will receive an automatic confirmation email.
You will need to refresh the page and possibly sign back into your account depending on your browser’s settings. We recommend you save the information entered manually by clicking on “Save Draft” at the bottom of the application form if your connection is unstable or if you are planning to take a long break while filling out the form.
We recommend using Google Chrome for an optimal experience and strongly recommend that you first write out your answers in the worksheet before copy/pasting them into the form.
You are limited to 400MB per file and 800MB per submission. Attachments sent to us by email are not accepted.
If you wish to send us a heavy file that contains multiple photos or graphs, we would recommend using Adobe Acrobat to compress the file before uploading it to your application.
We do not accept product samples during the call for applications. However, you may include photos of your product or service in your application form. If you are selected as a fellow, you will have the opportunity to present your products to the jury panel during the second evaluation phase.
English is the only language accepted. Good command of English is required (both verbal and written) to fully benefit from the many opportunities and resources the Cartier Women’s Initiative program has to offer. We require the Common European Framework of Reference Level B2 and above. This level requires an understanding of main ideas of complex text, technical discussion in business and your field of specialization, ability to interact with fluency and spontaneity with native speakers.
If a question does not apply to your business, write 'NA' for 'Not Applicable' and explain why.
Once you have submitted your application, you will no longer be able to make changes. However, you may request permission from the administrator to edit your form if it was submitted before the last day of the call for applications period. To do so, please sign into your Submittable account, go to “My Submissions”, select the submissions and click on “Edit”. The request for editing can only be made once a week directly via Submittable.
Please note that once the call for applications period has closed, we only accept updates if they have a direct impact on the eligibility of your business, or if they concern your personal contact information (email, address, phone). Other changes will not be taken into account past the submission deadline.
Applicants may only enter one business.
No, you may only apply to one award.
If your business was not selected in any prior edition, you may apply again this year. We consider all applicants that have been selected as fellows to be ineligible for future editions.
The information you provide in your application will be available to third-party organizations in charge of:
- Managing the online application platform
- Reviewing and evaluating your application
- Supporting you and your business as part of the Fellowship program
Please note that they all sign our Non-Disclosure Agreement. However, if you believe some information might be too sensitive (because of a pending patent for example), we advise that you get legal advice first.
Applicants will be notified of their application status in January 2023. The fellows will then be announced in April 2023.