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The $1.7 Trillion Problem

Globally, women face significant challenges in accessing business funding. According to the World Bank Group, there is a $1.7 trillion financing gap for women entrepreneurs.

UpGreyed Her 2025

UpGreyed Her is a financial inclusion initiative by Grey designed to empower female entrepreneurs by providing them with the necessary capital to expand their businesses. Long-term support is necessary to achieve gender parity, and UpGreyed Her is our commitment to that.
We are awarding a total of $9500 in grants to four outstanding applicants. The first-place winner will receive $4,000, while the remaining three winners will receive $2,000, $2,000 and $1,500, respectively.
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The Basics

$9,500. Four Winners.
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Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, businesses must be founded by a woman or have a female co-founder with at least 50% ownership. The business must have been in operation for a minimum of three years. The founder must be between 21 and 35 years old and a citizen or resident of an eligible country within Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Europe, Latin America, the UK, or the US. Please refer to the full list of eligible countries here
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Application Timeline
Applications open Saturday, March 8th, and close Tuesday, April 8th, 2025

Please submit your application on/before 9 AM (Pacific Time) on April 8th, 2025
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Transparent Evaluation
To ensure a fair and expert evaluation process, we have assembled a panel of well-acclaimed female judges, proficient in business, technology, and management,
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2024 highlights

UpGreyed Her empowers women entrepreneurs by providing equity-free grants to help them scale their businesses.

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UpGreyed Her 2024

Our inaugural edition supported three outstanding women-led businesses across diverse industries.
  • Over 700 applications received from across six African countries.
  • Three winners were awarded grants totalling $8,000
  • Featured in Women’s TabloidUK, BusinessDay, Vanguard & Guardian
  • Empowered women-led businesses in food processing & manufacturing, eco-friendly manufacturing, and logistics
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What is UpGreyed Her, and who can apply?

UpGreyed Her is an initiative by Grey designed to empower female entrepreneurs by providing equity-free funding to help them scale their businesses. Who can apply? Female entrepreneurs (21–35) in Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Europe, Latin America, the UK, or the US with full or 50% ownership of a registered tech-enabled business.

How does the application process work?

Applications open Saturday, March 8th, and close Tuesday, April 8th, 2025. To apply, submit your business details via the official application form. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit a video pitch and may be invited for a brief interview before the four winners are selected. Please ensure you read the terms and conditions before submitting your application.

How are winners selected, and what do they receive?

A panel of experienced female judges will evaluate applications based on business viability, innovation, and impact. Four winners will receive grants of $4,000, $2,000, $2,000 and $1,500, respectively. They also receive a 4-month mentorship program with WIMBIZ.

Can past applicants or winners apply again?

Yes, past applicants who are eligible can apply again. However, past winners are not eligible to reapply. Please read the terms and conditions to see which industries are eligible.

How can I stay updated or get in touch?

For updates, follow @greyfinance on social media.

What industries are eligible?

Businesses in male-dominated industries and tech-enabled sectors such as manufacturing and production, construction, textiles, hospitality (tourism), agriculture, transportation, logistics, etc., and tech-enabled sectors such as AgricTech, AI-enabled businesses, ClimateTech, EdTech, FemTech, HealthTech, etc. are encouraged to apply.
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Win up to $4000 in equity-free funding

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