She’s Next Egypt 2026
She’s Next, empowered by Visa, in partnership with CIB Business Banking and Shark Tank Egypt, is a dedicated program designed to give flight to the entrepreneurial ambitions of women across the country.
She’s Next, by Visa, is a global advocacy and grant program dedicated to advancing women-owned small and micro-businesses by expanding access to funding, education, mentorship, and networks.
Since launching in 2020, Visa has invested more than USD$3.8 million through 380+ grants and coaching opportunities, supporting over 8,500 women entrepreneurs worldwide. The program delivers practical business tools, expert-led education, and visibility opportunities designed to help women founders start, scale, and sustain their businesses.
She’s Next operates in more than a dozen markets globally, with local activations across North America, Europe, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, in collaboration with regional banks, nonprofits, and ecosystem partners.
Through locally tailored grants, training, and mentorship, Visa’s She’s Next program helps break down systemic barriers to entrepreneurship, strengthen financial inclusion, and build more resilient economies by enabling women-led businesses to thrive.
Applications open in:
Meet previous winners of She’s Next!
Read all about our line up of amazing women breaking boundaries and shattering glass ceilings through their unique businesses.
Salma Tammam
Founder and CEO of Reme-D
Reme-D increases affordability and accessibility to diseases diagnostics.
Prizes
Grant:
Your business, your breakthrough.
She’s Next empowers women entrepreneurs with a $20,000 grant awarded to the 1st Winner, $15,000 to the 2nd winner and $10,000 to the third winner, which heps fuel bold ideas, conquer the next step, and unlock the next chapter of growth.
Key Dates
Application Submission:
Shortlisting of Applicants:
Finalists Bootcamp:
Partners and Sponsors
