Through this one-of-a-kind funding program, qualified entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to win a $100,000 equity investment, access to premium educational resources, and cash grants!
PROGRAM CRITERIA
- Business must be owned & operated in the United States
- Must have been in business on or before March 8, 2021
- Must be solving a compelling problem in an innovative way
- Must have a strong pitch and story of entrepreneurship
- Must have a strong digital presence and visual media
- Must demonstrate meaningful impact, product-market fit and business growth
- Must be willing to pitch your business in front of an audience as part of the IFWEOY22 program and selection process.
PRIZING
- One (1) Grand prize winner will receive a $100,000 equity investment in their company (Yes, IFundWomen will be on your cap table) plus one (1) year of educational services & resources
- Six (6) Business Category winners will each receive a $5K cash grant plus one (1) year of educational services & resources
Women-owned small businesses in the following business categories will be eligible:
- Beauty
- Tech
- Community Impact
- Health & Wellness
- Business Services
- Food & Beverage
- Art, Media, & Entertainment
Applications will be open between International Women’s Day, March 8th through June 8. The application period will be followed by closed door deliberations and selection of IFWEOY honorees through the Fall. The IFundWomen Entrepreneur of the Year will then be decided and announced on November 16 through a live pitch competition during the culminating celebratory event. More details to come!