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Pitch Competition

Pitch Competition

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Unlock Her Future Prize

Unlock Her Future Prize

Up to $100,000, awarded once per annual cycle

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Applications closed; award ceremony in October 2026. Next cycle expected annually.

AMOUNT

Up to $100,000, awarded once per annual cycle

AMOUNT

Up to $100,000, awarded once per annual cycle

DEADLINE

Applications closed; award ceremony in October 2026. Next cycle expected annually.

DEADLINE

Applications closed; award ceremony in October 2026. Next cycle expected annually.

FUNDING TYPE

Pitch Competition

CAN YOU GET THIS?

You must be a woman founder based in East or Southeast Asia with an early-stage startup addressing social, cultural, or environmental challenges.

You must be a woman founder based in East or Southeast Asia with an early-stage startup addressing social, cultural, or environmental challenges.

The prize targets women social entrepreneurs whose startups generate positive social, economic, or environmental impact in their communities. Ideas must be early-stage and innovative.

The prize targets women social entrepreneurs whose startups generate positive social, economic, or environmental impact in their communities. Ideas must be early-stage and innovative.

YOUR REAL ODDS

This is a competitive annual pitch competition with a gala awards ceremony, suggesting a small number of winners selected from a regional applicant pool.

The program has run prior editions in MENA (2023), LATAM (2024), and South Asia (2025), indicating a well-established selection process with limited spots. Specific winner counts are not disclosed.

WHAT IT TAKES

  1. Confirm eligibility: women founder, East or Southeast Asia, early-stage social impact startup — 1 hour

  2. Prepare and submit application before the deadline — Several days

  3. If selected, present at gala awards ceremony in October 2026 — October 2026

WORTH KNOWING

Winners receive more than just cash — the prize includes university support, mentorship from global experts, and access to partners for international exposure, which may matter as much as the $100,000 for early-stage founders.

Apply on the funder’s site →

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