The war had a negative impact on 95% of Ukrainian entrepreneurs, which is why they need support more than ever. Because of the hostilities, businesses suffered great losses, from the physical destruction of enterprises to a fundamental change in the consumer market. Some are forced to stop their activities, some are trying to move production and offices to other regions of Ukraine and start from scratch
UAH 100,000 for the development of her own business and a trip to Paris will be received by the winner of the Created by Women 2023 award from the Franco-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Submission of applications began on February 3. Women who continue to conduct entrepreneurial activities despite the war can take part in the competition.
In addition to financial assistance, all finalists will receive consulting support and membership in the Franco-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
“The competition has been held for the 5th year in a row. The award did not stop even during the war. We look with confidence to the future of Ukraine, we believe in its victory and prosperity. That is why the French companies represented in Ukraine have never ceased their activities, and that is why the Franco-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry continues to support women’s entrepreneurship by providing a business development grant for the winners of the award. 55% of Ukrainian entrepreneurs continue to do business despite the war and deserve recognition, support and encouragement,” told Director of the Franco-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Maud Joseph.
According to her, in 2022 there was a negative trend with women’s entrepreneurship. So, if in 2021 women headed more than 33% of Ukrainian companies, then in 2022 their share decreased by 4%.
“According to our statistics, 60% of the businesses that applied for the Designed by Women competition on February 1, 2022 have ceased operations as of May 2022. That is why our goal is to provide entrepreneurs not only with financial support, but also to share the experience of successful women’s businesses. , to show possible directions of development, to inspire those who only decide on their own business”, Maud Joseph added.
Participation in the competition is free. To do this, you must fill out an application on the website: https://womanccifu.com by March 15, 2022 and provide a package of documents: a presentation, a short video about the project and an official registration document.
Each application is evaluated according to the following criteria: originality and business purpose, strategic vision, presentation quality. The participants with the most points will advance to the next round, where they will be interviewed by the jury.
Over the past 5 years, 347 entrepreneurs have taken part in the Designed by Women competition. 26 women became finalists, 12 - winners, 4 more received special distinctions. Their areas of activity covered the medical industry, the production of food, toys, cosmetics, educational and transport services.
Source: Fakty
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