Women Entrepreneurs UN SDG Challenge

A first‑of‑its‑kind global competition recognizing innovative women social entrepreneurs advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The program highlights leaders mobilizing communities toward a sustainable and equitable world by 2030.

Benefits include:

• Recognition as a global awardee
• Participation in high‑level dialogues and events (New York or Geneva, depending on visa restrictions)
• Networking with global leaders, funders, and policymakers
• Media visibility and global platform for scaling impact

• Must be at least 21 years old by August 1, 2026
• Must identify as a woman entrepreneur and lead decision‑making in the organization
• Organization must have operated for at least 3 years by August 1, 2026
• Employ at least 3 full‑time staff (or equivalents)
• Generate minimum annual revenue of $75,000 USD (grants/donations count for nonprofits)
• Professional proficiency in English
• Submit a 2‑minute video answering key questions (mission, SDG impact, vision, etc.)
• Provide audited financial records if selected as finalis
• Running a project or organization
• Working (full-time or part-time)
• Entrepreneur