Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)

The Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) in the UAE offers a 4-6 month training and mentorship program for at least 20 UAE-based, women-owned SMEs. The program helps them build knowledge, skills, and networks to expand market reach using the UAE entrepreneurship ecosystem and bilateral trade opportunities. Participants can showcase their successes at trade shows and policy summits. AWE supports U.S.-UAE business partnerships, public-private sponsorships, and increases women’s access to economic opportunities.