The World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) are inviting women-led businesses in the Dominican Republic, Mongolia, and Nigeria to apply for the WTO-ITC Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund.
Besides providing funding, the joint initiative will give technical support, mentorship, and access to international business networks to successful applicants. The goal is to boost their digital and export capabilities and build their capacity for long-term competitiveness and resilience.
WTO and ITC have made a 50 million US dollar commitment to empower women entrepreneurs and help them thrive in global markets through the use of digital tools and platforms.
Detailed funding information
– Up to $5,000 is available for each successful early-stage business exploring digital trade opportunities.
– A booster grant of $30,000 is available for successful applicants ready to scale their businesses, increase their digital presence, and expand into global markets.
Eligibility requirement
– Your business must be registered and operational in the Dominican Republic, Jordan, Mongolia, or Nigeria.
– Your business must be export-ready and keen to engage in digital trade
– Your business must be able to demonstrate potential for business growth and job creation
When to apply
Apply on or before May 18, 2025
Where to apply
The World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) are offering women-led businesses in the Dominican Republic, Mongolia, and Nigeria an opportunity to apply for the WTO-ITC Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund.
This initiative provides funding, technical support, mentorship, and access to international business networks to enhance participants' digital and export capabilities, aiming to boost their long-term competitiveness and resilience.
The program has committed $50 million to empower women entrepreneurs, enabling them to utilize digital platforms in global markets.
Funding includes up to $5,000 for early-stage businesses exploring digital trade and a $30,000 booster grant for applicants ready to scale their businesses and global market presence.
Eligible businesses must be operational in the specified countries, export-ready, have potential for growth, and contribute to job creation.
The application deadline is May 18, 2025, and more details can be found through the provided link.
