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Launched in 2008, the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ program targets women entrepreneurs who have built profitable companies, but have not yet found the essential tools needed to scale sustainably.
EY provides program participants evergreen access to our vast resources, rich networks and know-how, helping to strengthen their abilities to become market leaders. At the same time, the program creates a vibrant global community of successful women entrepreneurs and inspiring peer role models spanning over 60 markets and with over 1200 alumnae.
Join an international network of women entrepreneurs and participate in a bespoke executive education program with year-round activities designed to:
Expand your knowledge with the latest information, research and executive dialogues about business strategies and practices.
Develop the skills needed to effectively identify potential partners, strategic alliances, customers and suppliers as well as find routes to prospective sources of capital.
Provide access to informal, one-to-one guidance and support.
Strengthen your executive leadership and business skills, and identify opportunities to grow through meetings with senior advisors and seasoned entrepreneurs.
Increase visibility for yourselves and your companies among corporate executives, investors and the media, creating possible new collisions, collaborations and opportunities.
EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women EMEIA Eligibility Criteria
Who should apply
The EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ EMEIA program is designed for entrepreneurs who lead established businesses and are preparing for their next stage of growth and international expansion.
Applicant requirements
Are the founder, co-founder or owner of a business.
Serve as the company's primary decision-maker.
Hold a significant ownership interest in the business.
Business requirements
Have been operating for at least two years.
Meet the minimum annual revenue threshold for the respective market.*
Demonstrate readiness to scale and expand internationally.
Participation commitment
Selected participants are expected to:
Attend the Entrepreneurial Winning Women EMEIA orientation events (delivered through a combination of virtual and in-person sessions).
Attend the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women EMEIA Annual Conference in April 2027, exact dates and location TBC.
Participate in monthly e-learning sessions organized throughout the year.
Additional information
The program is delivered in English.
*For revenue criteria that apply for your market, please refer to local program requirements.
The program created a powerful mindset shift for me as an entrepreneur. It made me feel capable of achieving more and pursuing new opportunities
Irmak Atabek Ndungu
Co-Founder and Executive Producer, Mako; Co-Founder, KidsAI, Turkey
What a life-changing program! The relationships that I have been establishing not only make me a better leader, and help grow our business, but most importantly they become lifelong friendships.
Verónica Orvalho
Founder and CEO , Didimo, Portugal
I can sum-up my experience up as an eye-opening and inspirational journey which refocused my purpose and energy while heightening my appreciation of my own achievements which I often overlook.
Nokwanele Qonde
Managing Director, Wasaa Gasses (Pty) Ltd, South Africa
The women, the knowledge and the support are priceless. I truly feel as if I am part of something very special and unique. I am beyond grateful to EY for this extraordinary initiative.
Rachel Pendered
Ex-founder and Co-CEO, Media Zoo, United Kingdom
The access and support from EY experts makes it possible to keep growing our businesses.
Chantal Choufani
CEO and Chairwoman, Wide Plains Insurance Brokers, Lebanon
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