Women Entrepreneurs

Aiming to empower and encourage female business owners from Armenia and Artsakh, AGBU Women Entrepreneurs (AGBU WE) develops the potential of micro-enterprise or small business owners offering an array of tools, resources and practical experiences. The comprehensive program helps entrepreneurs across the region better understand the essence and features of their business and find ways to maximize their success.

The highly competitive AGBU WE, part of the AGBU EmpowerHer initiative, offers women looking to start up or scale up a micro-enterprise or small business with a full cycle of support, including coursework in entrepreneurism and financial management, business marketing, mentorships, courses on local tax legislation, mini-grants and English language coaching. In addition, AGBU WE provides extensive post-program follow up, counseling and alumni engagement, ensuring the creation of a true network of women supporting women.

A Full Cycle of Support

Launching or scaling up a business in today's world means being ready for the continually changing landscape facing local entrepreneurs in Armenia. AGBU WE offers a 360 degree cycle of support to educate and empower women to develop strong business plans with the agility to pivot as needed and lean in to the network of EmpowerHer alumni and supporters around the world. Unique features of the program include:

• Workplace fundamentals training
• Leadership skill building
• Specialized courses including marketing and business financials
• Industry-specific seminars and specialized courses in marketing
• Networking opportunities
• Access to diaspora-based business mentors
• English language coaching
• Mini-grant competitions and funding opportunities
• Post-Program follow up and counseling