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Nov 30, 2011
Applications for the 2012 edition
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. +
Oct 14, 2011
The 2011 Laureates
The six Laureates of the 2011 Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards were announced tonight at the Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society in Deauville. Selected among over 1,000 candidates, each presented businesses that demonstrate exceptional creativity, financial sustainability and social impact. They win the Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards trophy, one year of personalised coaching and US$20,000 of funding. +
Feb 15, 2011
Launch of Middle East and North Africa Award
The Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards, given on an annual basis since 2006 to five laureates, from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America will launch a new Award category for the Middle East and North Africa. The countries in this region were previously spread across Africa and Asia.+
Oct 14, 2010
The 2010 Laureates
Meet the 2010 Laureates of Cartier Women's Initiative Awards...+
Sep 14, 2010
One month to go
The 2010 Finalists are now preparing their trip to France, and are working with their coaches on the last step of the competition: the oral presentations in front of the continental jurors...+

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Mar 28, 2012
This article from our partner INSEAD Business School made us think of our Finalists and Laureates!
Congratulations to all of you for your nerve and innovative ideas!
Mar 26, 2012
There is still a long way to go but we trust audacity and innovation will help women overcome these challenges!
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/07/us/07iht-letter07.html?ref=thefemalefactor
Mar 21, 2012
An interesting article on the role of women entrepreneurs in the reconstruction of war torn countries such as Afghanistan!
http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2012/03/women_entrepreneurs_for_peace.html
Mar 19, 2012
An interesting article on the power of social networks!
http://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeswomanfiles/2011/08/23/25-most-influential-women-tweeting-about-entrepreneurship/
Mar 13, 2012
We're a little nostalgic today... and we're thinking of our 2011 Laureates!
Congratulations to them!