LiftHER – Female founders Grant Challenge

Event Date: From 3 January, 2025
Venue: Australia & New Zealand East Asia: China, Japan, South Korea, Mongolia, Taiwan Southeast Asia: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Brunei, Timor-Leste South Asia: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Maldives Pacific Islands: Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Samoa, Tonga, Micronesia, Palau, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Kiribati,
Event Provider: Lift Women

LiftHER is a global initiative by the LIFTWOMEN® Group aimed at empowering women and girls in Australia and Asia. The program provides funding, mentorship, and community support to help women turn their entrepreneurial dreams into reality. With a focus on creating a world where women have equitable access to resources, LiftHER fosters opportunities for sustainable impact and innovation. Selected female entrepreneurs will join a cohort that offers an 8-week crowdfunding accelerator, mentorship, marketing support, and a chance to pitch in Melbourne for non-dilutive grants worth AU$40,000.

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for LiftHER – Female founders Grant Challenge are:

Female founders or teams predominantly led by women.
Businesses must be registered in the Asia Pacific region.
Projects should align with at least one UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) in areas like sustainability, social impact, or digital innovation.
Early-stage ventures generating less than AU$2 million annually and raising less than AU$2 million in capital.
Applicants must communicate in English and travel to Melbourne for the pitch event in April 2025.

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Benefits

The benefits of the LiftHER – Female founders Grant Challenge are:

Crowdfunding Training: 8-week expert-led accelerator for effective campaign execution.
Funding: Access to grants totaling AU$40,000.
Mentorship: Personalized support from industry leaders.
Marketing Support: Tailored PR strategies and media resources.
Community Membership: Year-long Lift Angel membership with exclusive masterclasses and networking opportunities.