This program is funded by the Government of the Republic of Moldova
and the European Union, through ODA.
Women’s Entrepreneurship Support Program
The Women’s Entrepreneurship Support Program aims to stimulate and promote businesses managed by women.
The economic independence and empowerment of women are essential for achieving their rights and ensuring gender equality, including equal participation in the labor market and entrepreneurial activities.
The main objective of the Program is to provide financial and non-financial support for the development of women’s entrepreneurship by increasing the number of women entrepreneurs and improving the economic performance of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises led by women.
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Program Objectives
- facilitating the creation and development of start-up enterprises founded and managed by women by providing conditional non-reimbursable financial support of up to 200,000 MDL;
- improving the competitiveness of developing and growing enterprises managed by women by providing conditional non-reimbursable financial support of up to 600,000 MDL;
- supporting e-commerce activities carried out by women-led enterprises by providing conditional non-reimbursable financial support of up to 50,000 MDL;
- improving managerial skills of women entrepreneurs by facilitating access to information, training, consultancy, and mentoring;
- raising awareness and providing relevant information regarding opportunities and the contribution of women entrepreneurs to economic development.
The components of the Program represent an integrated approach to long-term business development for women-led enterprises:
Measure 1
Non-reimbursable financial support for beginner women entrepreneurs
Measure 2
Non-reimbursable financial support for developing enterprises
Measure 3
Technical assistance to support women entrepreneurs
Measure 4
Promotion of the image of women entrepreneurs
Women’s Entrepreneurship Support Program
Women represent the most valuable and largest untapped source of entrepreneurial and leadership potential in the Republic of Moldova.
The involvement of women in entrepreneurship contributes to increased personal income, financial independence, self-confidence, and negotiation power.
Investments in women’s entrepreneurship will contribute to sustainable economic growth, job creation, and the development of impactful innovations.