BSI_4Women Entrepreneurial Gateway

Refugees and migrant women who have had to escape conflict zones, this is your chance to turn your entrepreneurial aspirations into reality!

We invite you to participate in the pre-incubation program on the 27-28th of August 2024, with a chance to apply for the 6-month incubator starting in October 2024 after that.

Pre-incubation

The main language of the pre-incubator and incubator program is English, with the possibility of receiving mentoring in Russian and English.

The 2-day pre-incubation program takes place in Tallinn and is free to all participants.

Who should apply?

This program is dedicated to refugee and migrant women who have had to escape conflict zones (war-affected countries, armed or political conflicts, etc.).

The pre-incubation program inspires you to find your own business idea or develop an existing business further. It creates good conditions for applying to the 6-month incubation program in the fall.

You are welcome to apply if you:

• Have an innovative or scalable business idea or a business you would like to develop further
• Ideally have a team you are working with, but you can also apply without one
• Are willing to commit to the 2-day program and attend trainings in Tallinn

During the pre-incubation event we will validate ideas/teams to continue in the incubation program. They will need to apply separately for the 6-month incubation program starting in September 2024. Information about it will be introduced during day 2 of the pre-incubation program. Up to 5 ideas/teams will be selected for the incubation program.

Up to 30 participants can take part in the pre-incubation program.

Incubation program

6-month incubator starting in September 2024 gives you an opportunity to develop your idea/business even further.

The main language of the pre-incubator is English, with the possibility of receiving mentoring in Russian and English.

You need to be willing to commit to the 6-month program and once a month trainings in Tallinn.

What can you expect from the BSI_4Women Entrepreneurial Gateway?

A comprehensive pathway that guides you from an idea to a fully-fledged business model. You’ll receive personalised mentorship, participate in workshops, and gain access to a supportive international network. Our program is tailored to your unique needs, ensuring your business idea flourishes.

During the program, you’ll embark on an incubation path that includes:

Acclimating to the business environment of the Baltic Sea Region.

Sharpening your business skills through targeted workshops and training.

Working closely with a mentor to develop and implement your Incubation Plan.

This is more than just a program—it’s a commitment to your success. We invite you to prepare for this life-changing opportunity. Whether you’re at the idea stage or ready to scale your business, we are here to support your entrepreneurial journey.

Documents for the program

• Terms and Conditions
• Privacy Policy
• Incubation program overview
• Pilot incubation program in Estonia
• Recruitment form
• Evaluation card 1
• Evaluation card 2
• Participation agreement

The BSI_4Women project, supported by the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Program, empowers female refugees to create innovative and market-adapted products or services. The goal of this project is to contribute to the economic vitality of the region while supporting your journey toward a green and resilient future. This initiative is part of the BSI_4Women Pilot Action implemented in the partnering countries: Poland, Norway, Denmark, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, and Sweden.