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Overview

The Women Innovators (WIn) Fellowship is a fully sponsored, year-long program for women entrepreneurs from the Middle East and North Africa, including UAE. The fellowship is a collaboration between the Atlantic Council and Georgetown University, offering executive education and comprehensive support for women building early-stage startups. Participants engage in customized curriculum, mentorship, and networking opportunities to enhance their business skills and expand their networks.

Investment focus

The WIn Fellowship aims to empower women entrepreneurs in the MENA region by providing them with the necessary education, mentorship, and networking opportunities to succeed in their early-stage startups. The program addresses the unique challenges faced by women in entrepreneurship and fosters a supportive community for peer learning and collaboration.

Program details

Designed for Founders. The program is hybrid. Participation is generally part time.

Who it is for

Candidates must be Arab women entrepreneurs with early-stage startups (operating at least 3 years), residing in the Arab region, fluent in English and Arabic, and able to commit 6-8 hours monthly.

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Admissions and application

To apply for the WIn Fellowship, candidates must be Arab women entrepreneurs with early-stage startups, residing in the Arab region, and fluent in English and Arabic. They should be able to commit 6-8 hours monthly.

Benefits

Participants receive fully sponsored access to executive education, mentorship relationships, networking opportunities, and professional development resources.

Timeline

The 2025-2026 program runs from September 2025 to May 2026, with applications currently open.

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What it pays

The fellowship is fully sponsored, meaning there is no cost to participants.

Questions about this program

Who can apply for the WIn Fellowship?

Arab women entrepreneurs with early-stage startups.

Is there a cost to participate?

No, the fellowship is fully sponsored.

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