The Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards is an international business plan competition for women entrepreneurs.
Since its inception five years ago, it has provided support, visibility and coaching to 76 women heading businesses in countries across the globe.

The application period for the 2012 edition is now open. Women entrepreneurs with projects in the initial stages of development, in any country, of any nationality and operating in any industry are welcome to submit their application.

From Monday October 10 to Saturday October 15, the finalists competing for the 2011 Cartier Women's Initiative Awards came to France for a week of activities.