Apply for She’s Next in Kuwait to win funding and mentorship that will fuel your ambitions!

Attention, ambitious female entrepreneurs! The She’s Next initiative, empowered by Visa, in partnership with NBK Bank, is now accepting applications. This transformative program offers funding, mentorship, and expert training to elevate your business.

Seize this opportunity to compete for a share of the $60K prize fund. This is your moment to shine and inspire future female entrepreneurs. Good luck!

  •  

    She's Next Kuwait 2024 key dates: 12 November - applications open,  19 December - applications close,  20 January - semi-finalists announcement,  19 February - Final pitches and winners announcement She's Next Kuwait 2024 key dates: 12 November - applications open,  19 December - applications close,  20 January - semi-finalists announcement,  19 February - Final pitches and winners announcement

Grant details

Your talents could win you crucial funding to boost your business to the next level.

$ 25 K

Main Prize Winner

$ 15 K

Second Prize Winner

$ 10 K

People’s Favorite Winner

Practical Business Skills

The Practical Business Skills program by Visa offers free educational resources and interactive tools to help business owners tart, manage and grow their small business.

A woman in a light room sitting at the desk with her laptop A woman in a light room sitting at the desk with her laptop

Partners and sponsors

Find out more about the organizations making She’s Next possible.

A logo of NBK

National Bank of Kuwait

Established in 1952 as the first bank and shareholding company in the Gulf region, NBK has always been a pioneer. In keeping with NBK’s aim to empower and create a community of female leaders, their most recent project – NBK Rise, engaged, inspired and motivated women across all sectors. As part of our ongoing effort to support women and in collaboration with NBK, we are pleased to announce the launch of “She’s Next” campaign that offers women entrepreneurs in the Middle East an amazing opportunity to build and grow their small businesses.

SheTrades logo

SheTrades

The International Trade Centre (ITC) launched the ITC SheTrades Initiative to remove barriers to women's participation in trade by working with governments, the private sector, and entrepreneurs to build the business capacities of women and to create a fairer, more sustainable global economy. 

We provide women entrepreneurs and producers with access to key knowledge, resources, and networks, support policymakers on inclusive policy reforms, and leverage public and private partnerships to amplify the impact of our work.


She's Next
Previous Winners

Yuser Al Mutawa & Yasmeen Alkandari

Co-Founder and CEO of SEEDS Co.

SEEDS Co. pioneers MENA's eco-shift with cutting-edge green building certifications, compliance consultations, transformative sustainability training, and impactful events, all fully tailored to meet each client's specific needs. We drive positive change and help achieve global sustainability visions for a greener future.

She's Next Kuwait 2023 winners - Yuser Almutawa and Yasmeen Alkandari.