About

Launched in 2021, the Women’s Entrepreneurship EXPO is a unique partnership platform to promote women’s entrepreneurship ecosystem building in the Europe and Central Asia region.

EXPO provides an interactive space for women entrepreneurs, investors and private sector representatives for networking and collaboration, peer learning, ideas generation, capacity building and business development. EXPO 2023 is organized by UN Women Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia in partnership with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Yıldız Holding as part of the Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator supported by Mary Kay.

In addition, the platform provides visibility for women entrepreneurs and contributes to creating inclusive marketplaces and value chains that can also yield greater profits for women-led businesses.

Selection

Mid July/August

Women entrepreneurs representing all sectors of economy can apply for the participation in EXPO

Having a minimum viable product
early stage (ready to sell and/or already selling)
growth stage (having revenue)

Bootcamp

October/November

Orientation session by UN Women

Workshops powered by over 10 local partners:

Orientation session
Key aspects of business plan
Effective pricing
Branding/Packaging
Digital marketing

Live Events

Fall

17 October - ALBANIA
4/5 October - ARMENIA
20 October - BOSNIA
21/22 October - GEORGIA
20/22 October - MOLDOVA
24 October - KAZAKHSTAN
13/14 November - KYRGYZSTAN
15 November - TAJIKISTAN
21 November - TÜRKIYE
27 November - UKRAINE

16/17 November VIRTUAL EXPO 2023

Expo Capital Quest

Summer 2024

In preparation for the meeting with investors, entrepreneurs will additionally attend:

Workshop on key aspects of the business plan
Workshop on effective pitching
Workshop on effective communication

What they think.

Testimonials