Are you a woman entrepreneur from the Middle East or North Africa, passionate about building a sustainable business that tackles climate challenges? The She Entrepreneurs 2025 program, hosted by the Swedish Institute, offers a transformative leadership experience tailored for impact-driven female founders.
About the She Entrepreneurs 2025 Program
She Entrepreneurs is a six-month leadership initiative designed to empower highly motivated women entrepreneurs with practical skills, mentorship, and a robust network to scale their businesses. The program focuses on ventures that deliver sustainable solutions in key sectors such as water, energy, food production, circular economy, manufacturing, infrastructure, and transportation.
This program provides a hands-on learning experience, combining online workshops, personalized mentorship, and an intensive one-week training in Stockholm to help participants strategize for business growth and long-term impact.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the She Entrepreneurs 2025 program, you must:
- Be a woman entrepreneur running an operational business ready for expansion.
- Have a business with the potential to achieve financial sustainability while contributing to climate solutions.
- Be a citizen of Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, or Tunisia.
- Possess strong English proficiency in both writing and speaking.
Program Structure
The six-month program includes:
- Online Training & Mentorship (End of April – End of October 2025)
- Regular workshops led by seasoned entrepreneurs and industry experts.
- Small-group learning and peer collaboration.
- Individualized coaching and mentorship.
- Business strategy development for scaling and long-term impact.
- Onsite Learning Week in Stockholm (22 – 28 September 2025)
- In-person workshops, field visits, and networking opportunities.
- Immersive experience in Stockholm’s impact entrepreneurship ecosystem.
- Direct mentorship from global industry leaders.
What You’ll Gain
The Swedish Institute covers the following expenses:
- Round-trip flights to Stockholm.
- Accommodation and meals during the onsite training week.
- Comprehensive insurance coverage for the duration of the onsite program.
- All training materials and program-related costs.
How to Apply
The application process consists of four steps:
Step 1: Submit Your Application (6 February – 6 March 2025)
- Register your profile: https://si.se/en/apply/si-leadership-programmes/she-entrepreneurs/
- Select She Entrepreneurs 2025.
- Complete the application questions.
- Upload your CV.
- Submit a mandatory video recording answering two questions (2 minutes each).
Step 2: Evaluation of Applications (7 March – 14 April 2025)
- Applications are reviewed by a selection committee of senior entrepreneurs and experts.
- Selection is based on business potential, contribution to sustainable climate solutions, and the applicant’s leadership capacity.
Step 3: Interviews (31 March – 9 April 2025)
- Approximately 50 shortlisted candidates will be invited for online interviews.
Step 4: Admission & Selection (15 April 2025)
- 30 selected applicants will receive admission emails.
- A reserve list will be created in case spots become available.
