Deadline: June 13, 2025
Applications are open for the She Wins Climate Acceleration Program Southeast Asia 2025. Women-led climate startups hold immense potential to develop effective climate solutions. However, these ventures often face significant barriers including gender biases, limited visibility, inadequate support, and insufficient investment needed to scale their innovations and bring impactful solutions to market.
She Wins Climate, a global initiative by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), aimed at accelerating women-led climate startups and increasing their access to climate investment. The Southeast Asia acceleration program, supported by the Government of Canada and the Government of Australia, and delivered in partnership with New Energy Nexus (NEX), is a 12-month program designed to propel 25 promising women climate entrepreneurs in the region to lead the transformation of climate action.
Tailored specifically to address the unique challenges faced by women founders, this program provides comprehensive support to accelerate business growth, unlock investment opportunities, and scale breakthrough climate solutions in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Benefits
- Get investment-ready
- Gain the confidence and skills to pitch effectively, attract funding, and scale your impact.
- Participate in one-to-one mentoring sessions, networking and investor panels.
- Join a global network
- Become part of a global cohort of women leading climate innovation across Southeast Asia.
- Access a private peer network for ongoing collaboration, knowledge exchange, and shared opportunities.
- Connect with climate investors
- Engage directly with active climate and impact investors through curated introductions, pitch events, and networking forums.
- Receive tailored support to refine your pitch and build relationships with funders looking to support women entrepreneurs.
- Step into the spotlight
- Showcase your startup at global climate forums, innovation summits, and startup exhibitions—with support from NEX, IFC, and partner networks.
- Boost your visibility through their curated media coverage and PR support.
Eligibility
Participant eligibility
- Be the founder, co-founder, owner, or executive of the startup.
- Be 21 years or older.
- Identify as a woman.
- Be able to communicate in English.
Startup eligibility
- Be women-owned or women-led.
- Be legally registered and operating for at least one year at the time of application.
- Be in the early stages of growth, beyond the ideation phase (pre-seed, seed, or Series A stage).
Selection Criteria
Your application will be scored across six clear criteria:
- Climate Focus & Impact
- Market & Innovation
- Social Impact
- Financial Viability and Scalability
- Leadership & Gender Inclusivity
- Motivation & Commitment
Application
For more information, visit She Wins Climate.
