The Swedish Institute (SI) has opened applications for the She Entrepreneurs Leadership Programme 2025. The programme is designed for highly motivated women entrepreneurs from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) who are leading scalable businesses with sustainable solutions. The businesses should focus on areas such as water, energy, food production, the circular economy, manufacturing, infrastructure, and transportation.
She Entrepreneurs is an intensive leadership training course that offers practical, hands-on experience based on real-world business practices, collaborative learning, and a participant-centric approach. Participants will benefit from opportunities for strategic planning, expert guidance, enhanced leadership skills, knowledge development, impact measurement, entrepreneurship ecosystem exposure, and networking. Applicants must be women entrepreneurs with an already operational and scalable business, have a business model aimed at sustainable solutions, and be based in Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, or Tunisia.
The programme runs for approximately six months and includes a blend of online workshops, learning groups, tailored coaching, and mentoring.
Swedish institute launches leadership programme
It culminates in an intensive onsite learning week in Stockholm, Sweden, in September 2025.
The online training and mentorship portion consists of regular workshops led by experienced entrepreneurs and experts. These sessions cover various topics that aid in business growth, leadership development, and market expansion. The onsite learning week in Stockholm features workshops, mentoring, field visits, and networking opportunities within Stockholm’s entrepreneurship community.
The Swedish Institute covers round-trip flights to and from Stockholm, accommodation and most meals during the onsite learning week, insurance during the onsite learning week, and all training materials for both online and onsite sessions. The deadline for applications is March 6, 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply promptly to secure a place in this transformative programme.
For more information and to apply, visit the Swedish Institute’s official website.
