Around the world, targeted grant money for women-owned businesses are no longer niche experiments; they’ve become a central plank in economic recovery and inclusion strategies.

Introduction Across regions, formal women-owned business registration has been rising, powered by wider access to technology, targeted policy nudges, and a generational shift toward entrepreneurship.

In 2025, 406 women made Forbes’ list of the world’s billionaires, roughly 13.4% of the 3,028 names, a small but notable uptick from last year.

What happens when women come together not just to celebrate each other, but to uplift, support, and create meaningful change? In a world increasingly driven