Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards close for applications on June 24
June 19th, 2025 – Bangkok, Thailand – Cartier Women’s Initiative (CWI), a global initiative that supports women entrepreneurs who are committed to making a positive social and environmental impact, is announcing its final call for applications for the 2026 edition of Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards, closing for application on June 24th, 2025. Applications can be submitted, and more information can be found on the Cartier Women’s Initiative website: www.cartierwomensinitiative.com. Women impact entrepreneurs who have established and operated businesses in Thailand are eligible to apply for the program in two categories: the Regional Award (Thailand is listed as South and Central Asia) and the Thematic Award in the Science and Technology Pioneers category. The awards will be announced and presented in 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand.
The Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards (CWI) has been continuously driving change by empowering women entrepreneurs for over 18 years. Throughout this time, the Cartier Women’s Initiative has provided financial, social, and human capital support to businesses that create social change. It offers opportunities for business leaders and owners who operate with purpose, address at least one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and are in the early stages of their business (1-6 years), with at least one year of operational results. Furthermore, these social enterprises must have a sustainable business model capable of generating their own revenue and profit, while also providing solutions to various social and environmental problems. The Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards 2026 are divided into ten award categories, each with three honorees, for a total of 30 entrepreneurs from 30 impact businesses. The details include:
Awards that categorize entrepreneurs according to the geographical area in which they operate their businesses
- 9 Regional Awards: 1) Latin America and the Caribbean; 2) North America;
3) Europe; 4) Francophone Africa, South of the Sahara; 5) Africa, English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries; 6) Middle East and North Africa; 7) East Asia;
8) South and Central Asia; and 9) Oceania.
Specialized awards for entrepreneurs worldwide
- 1 Thematic Award: The Pioneer Award in Science and Technology,
which recognizes those who have created outstanding scientific or technological
innovations to address global changes that cannot be replicated.
The Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards 2026 are now accepting applications from Thai female impact business entrepreneur who wish to join this global community. Find more details on the official Cartier Women’s Initiative website: www.cartierwomensinitiative.com. The winner of each category will receive a grant of $100,000. The second and third place winners in each category will receive US$60,000 and $30,000, respectively. Furthermore, the selected candidates will receive direct business mentoring from qualified experts, public relations for their businesses through various media, networking opportunities, and admission to courses at INSEAD, a top global business school. The chance to become part of this global community has arrived for the Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards 2026. Apply through the CWI program’s platform via this link: Cartier Women’s Initiative Submission Manager.
For more information about Cartier Women’s Initiative, visit
Website : http://www.cartierwomensinitiative.com/
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/cartier-womens-initiative/
