The selection process for participants in the first cohort of the REDpreneur Women programme has been completed. The programme is aimed at supporting women veterans through business development and social innovation in Ukraine

The first cohort has brought together women who are ready to start or grow their own businesses, as well as to implement social initiatives that have a positive impact on communities. The strong interest in the programme has confirmed the relevance of such initiatives and the need for comprehensive support opportunities for women veterans during their transition back to civilian life.

As part of the programme, participants in the first cohort will undertake a comprehensive entrepreneurship training course, receive mentoring support from experts and practitioners, join a community of like-minded women, and have the opportunity to access grant funding to develop or launch their business ideas.

The REDpreneur Women programme is implemented by the Ukrainian Red Cross in partnership with the Austrian Red Cross, the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Veterans Foundation, with the support of the Austrian foundation NACHBAR IN NOT and the Austrian Development Agency. The training and mentoring components of the programme are delivered in partnership with the Ukrainian Future Business Incubator.

The programme team is already preparing to launch the second cohort of REDpreneur Women, which will be open to all women with innovative business ideas. Follow our updates to make sure you do not miss the start of the next application round and to learn more about opportunities to take part in the programme.