About

As a unique collaborative platform dedicated to nurturing the entrepreneurial landscape for women across Europe and Central Asia, the Women’s Entrepreneurship EXPO was launched in 2021 by the UN Women Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia, in collaboration with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Yıldız Holding. The EXPO has since become a cornerstone of the global Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator, supported by Mary Kay.

The EXPO creates a vibrant community of women-helping-women and are transforming women entrepreneurs into the collaborative architects of the new global economy. The EXPO cultivates relationships, collaboration, networking, peer learning, idea generation,skills enhancement and business expansion opportunities for women entrepreneurs, investors and private sector stakeholders. It also amplifies the visibility of women-led enterprises and fosters inclusive markets and value chains that empower women entrepreneurs.

Selection

August/September

Women entrepreneurs representing all sectors of economy can apply for the participation in EXPO

  • Having a minimum viable product
  • early stage (ready to sell and/or already selling)
  • growth stage (having revenue)
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Bootcamp

October/November

Orientation session by UN Women

Workshops powered by over 10 local partners:

  • Orientation session
  • Key aspects of business plan
  • Effective pricing
  • Branding/Packaging
  • Digital marketing

Live Events

Fall
  • 10 October, 25 October – SERBIA
  • 18 – 19 October – MOLDOVA
  • 24 October – UKRAINE
  • 13 November – ARMENIA
  • 11 – 14 November – KAZAKHSTAN (Sub-Regional)
  • 18 – 19 November – ALBANIA
  • 22 – 23 November – GEORGIA
o  26 – 27 November – VIRTUAL EXPO 2024
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Expo Capital Quest

June 2025

In preparation for the meeting with investors, entrepreneurs will additionally attend:

  • Workshop on key aspects of the business plan
  • Workshop on effective pitching
  • Workshop on effective communication
What they think.

Testimonials

Genoveze Carmina
Glot-Founder

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Denisa Buza
Velvet CO-Founder

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Mario Santino
Marvin-Founder

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Kathrina Dulce
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Mario Salerio
Manager

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Gugi Donovan
Deniss-CO-Founder

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