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Why the project matters

Women entrepreneurs in the Mediterranean often lack the skills, visibility, and resources to scale their businesses. Many face systemic challenges in accessing finance, digital tools, and international markets. These challenges are especially pressing in regions already dealing with high unemployment and economic inequality. Women-led businesses remain underrepresented, missing opportunities for innovation and growth.
Addressing these issues is vital not only for gender equality but also for creating jobs and building more inclusive and resilient economies across the region.

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What it aims to achieve

• To strengthen the competitiveness of businesses led by women through entrepreneurship training, digital skills development, and mentoring.
• To promote inclusive economic growth and job creation by supporting the launch of new women-led businesses and expanding access to regional markets.

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Expected change

• Strengthened digital, entrepreneurial, and innovation skills among women entrepreneurs across the Mediterranean, improving their ability to grow sustainable and competitive businesses.
• Creation of new job opportunities and increased income generation through the launch of up to 20 e-businesses and 10 women-led start-ups in emerging and digital sectors.
• Enhanced transnational cooperation and increased visibility for women-led businesses through regional networks, online platforms, and cross-border market access initiatives.

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What the project delivers

• Training for 280 women-led businesses on innovation, digital transformation, and entrepreneurship.
• Mentorship program for 140 female entrepreneurs.
• E-business training and capacity building for 140 participants.
• SheEmpower MED e-Store platform to promote and sell women-led products and services.
• Services package to support 20 women in establishing new businesses.
• SheEmpower Innovation Award and Innovation Exhibition to showcase women-led solutions.
• Regional network of 500 female entrepreneurs and 21 participants in cross-border business missions.

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Who benefits

• 280 women-led businesses receiving training and capacity-building support.
• 420 female entrepreneurs participating in mentorship and e-business development.
• 20 new women-led enterprises, supported by tailored business services.
• 100 jobs created through new startups and e-businesses.
• 500 women entrepreneurs connected through the regional SheEmpower network.
• Policy makers, educators, and support organizations engaged in improving the entrepreneurship ecosystem.