Deadline: 30 October 2024
The Visa’s She’s Next Grant Programme is giving you an unmissable opportunity to grow your business. They know that businesswomen across Ireland are working hard to take the next step with their small business and they’re here to help. This is your chance to put your business in the spotlight. Think your business has what it takes? Apply now!
Benefits
- Professional Coaching
- Learn more about taking your business to the next level with one to one and group coaching and support sessions from some of Ireland’s leading business minds.
- Pitch Preparation
- Pitching is a vital part of business; our professional coaches will ensure that you have everything you need to sell your business to the right people and attract the right investors.
- Network
- Visa’s She’s Next Alumni of past winners are here to encourage, support and inspire you on your journey. Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, business leaders, industry experts and potential collaborators.
Funding Information
- Visa is empowering women entrepreneurs to grow their small businesses by giving them a chance to win one of five grants up to €50,000 and professional business coaching.
- Here’s how it works:
- Five women business owners will be selected as winners
- Four will be awarded a €10,000 grant
- One overall winner will take home the grand prize of €50,000
- In addition to the grant prizes, all five women entrepreneurs will also receive:
- Professional coaching and one to one mentoring sessions from industry experts
- Pitch preparation in a series of group and individual sessions to be in with a chance of winning the grand prize of €50,000 and to equip them with the skills and confidence to excel during future funding endeavours
Eligibility Criteria
- Applications for Visa’s She’s Next Grant Programme are open to women business owners who are aged 18 years or older.
- The business must
- be at least 51% woman owned
- operate in the Republic of Ireland
- have a minimum annual revenue of €10,000 or more
- have been in operation for a minimum of one year (1)
- have a digital presence, and accept digital payments
Judging Criteria
- Compelling story of entrepreneurship
- Strength of business metrics
- Compelling digital presence
- Compelling problem solving within the business
- Quality of written materials and/or visual media
- Future potential of the business and growth opportunity.
For more information, visit VISA.
