General Eligibility Criteria

Before you register yourself for the summit, we would request you to read the instructions thoroughly so that you understand the eligibility criteria.

-           Should own a business or have an idea to start a business

-           This program is specifically designed for women from around the world (and men who are supporting women entrepreneurs), of any age, ethnicity or race. OR any individual working on business ideas focusing on women products / women empowerment.

Criteria for Fully Funded / Partially Funded Seats

To consider a participant for a fully funded and partially funded delegate, DOVE has constituted a board having members from partner organization to assess applications on a pre-defined criteria including:

-           Start-up Stage

-           Geographic Representation (Priority given to underdeveloped countries)

-           Social Impact of the business

-           Potential to grow

-           Commitment to learning

-           Underrepresented Groups (Priority given to disabled women)

-           Recommendation letter is mandatory from any of the following

-           A. Relevant Chamber of Commerce

-           B. Departmental head of your institution

-           C. DOVE’s partner organization

Recommendation Letter should specifically write down the justification for your nomination for Fully funded and Partially funded