SheEmpower – Unleashing the Power of Female Entrepreneurs in the Mediterranean is a 30-month project implemented under the Interreg NEXT MED Programme (Specific Objective 1.2 – RSO1.3.
The project aims to enhance the competitiveness of women-led SMEs and promote inclusive economic growth and job creation across the Mediterranean region. Implemented by a transnational partnership of eight organizations from Cyprus, Spain, Lebanon, France, Italy, and Egypt, SheEmpower addresses key challenges faced by women entrepreneurs, including limited access to finance, digitalization barriers, and a lack of commercialization support.
Through three main pillars: Empowering Women’s Skills, Business, and Innovation. The project provides training, mentorship, digital transformation, and e-business support, and cross-border networking opportunities. It targets 700 women participants, supports the creation of up to 30 new women-led businesses, aims to generate up to 100 jobs, and establishes the SheEmpower MED e-Store and a regional network of 500 women entrepreneurs.
INNODEV, as an Egyptian partner, actively contributes to the implementation of all project activities, supporting digital capacity building, innovation, and regional cooperation.
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SheEmpower Funded by the European Union under the Interreg NEXT MED Programme
SheEmpower is a transnational cooperation project funded by the European Union under the Interreg NEXT MED Programme. The initiative aims to strengthen the competitiveness of women‑led businesses across the Mediterranean, addressing persistent barriers such as limited visibility, lack of digital and entrepreneurial skills, and restricted access to finance, networks, and international markets. Through tailored training, mentorship, innovation support, digital transformation, and cross‑border cooperation, SheEmpower seeks to promote inclusive economic growth and job creation in the region.
This survey aims to identify the specific training needs, skill gaps, and learning preferences of women entrepreneurs in the participating countries. Your responses will play a key role in shaping the design of the SheEmpower training programme, ensuring it reflects real needs and supports the development of competitive, innovative, and sustainable women‑led businesses across the Mediterranean.
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