Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund
The Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund, launched by the World Trade Organization (WTO) and ITC in February 2024, aims to empower women entrepreneurs by helping them grow their businesses through international trade and digitalization.
The $50-million WEIDE Fund will unlock opportunities in international trade and digital trade for women entrepreneurs by improving their access to:
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grants and support from financial institutions to reduce the finance gap;
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technical assistance and training related to digital skills and improving export competitiveness;
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export markets, by connecting more women to digital market platforms;
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networks and support services, by creating more inclusive and effective business ecosystems including leveraging partnerships with the private and public sectors.
Target beneficiaries
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Women-led micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in the formal sector which are already exporting or which are ready to start exporting.
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Women-led, micro and small enterprises in the formal sector with export potential.
Apply to partner with WEIDE
Applications are now open to business support organizations to apply to become the Fund’s in-country partner. Partners will be selected based on criteria such as:
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technical and operational capacity
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level of commitment
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country development status, and
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regional representation.
Interested organizations may submit their application in either English, French or Spanish.
Click here to access the application form. Kindly note that the deadline for submitting your application is 13 October 2024, 23:59 Central European Summer Time.
