Deadline: March 10, 2025
Applications are open for the Unlock Her Future Prize 2025. Powered by The Bicester Collection, as part of its DO GOOD programme, this annual start-up competition supports women social entrepreneurs like YOU to create sustainable businesses that make a real, lasting impact in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
They are looking for women social entrepreneurs from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. If you win, you can receive a grant of up to US$100,000, leadership coaching, mentorship from global experts, academic support from Oxford University’s Saïd Business School, and local guidance on social impact from Ashoka.
Benefits
The winners, to be announced at a gala awards ceremony in November 2025, will receive comprehensive support to launch and scale their start up:
- Financial Capital up to $100,000 to launch and develop your start-up.
- University Support to further your knowledge and tap into academic resources.
- Mentorship & Guidance with global experts to develop human capital skills, increase productivity and to flourish.
- Visibility & Access to Partners to build relationships with and grow your enterprise, through global exposure.
Eligibility
You are eligible if
- You have an innovative idea that will drive positive social impact;
- Your innovative idea is aligned with at least one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
- You are a woman citizen and resident of South Asia – Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka;
- You are over 18 years old;
- You have the intent to register and operate my innovation in South Asia to drive meaningful impact in these communities.
Application
Applications close on 10 March 2025 at midnight. Once submitted, all eligible applications will be reviewed anonymously in several rounds to ensure a fair process within this timeline:
- Semi-Finalists will be announced by the start of July 2025
- Finalists will be announced in September 2025 and invited to pitch their ideas in person to the judges in October. The panel includes eight incredible women from South Asia, ready to share their expertise and support your journey
- The Awards Ceremony will take place in the UK in November 2025, where they announce the winners!
For more information, visit Unlock Her Future Prize.
