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Home / Apply / Leadership programmes / SHE Leads

Criteria: Entrepreneurship

Are you a female entrepreneur or business-woman in search of inspiration, tools and new ideas within entrepreneurship and innovation? Do you want to contribute to strengthening the relationship between Sweden and Saudi Arabia? Apply to a leadership programme, unlike any other, to sharpen your leadership skills and enhance your knowledge about Sweden.
Info: Sustainable Business
Available for Saudi Arabia
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Read more about "SHE Leads"

SHE Leads

Info: Sustainable Business
Available for 1 country
Read more about "Baltic Leadership Programme on Smart Specialisation"

Baltic Leadership Programme on Smart Specialisation

Info: Smart specialisation
Available for 9 countries
Read more about "BALTICLEAD"

BALTICLEAD

Info: Sustainable entrepreneurship
Available for 12 countries
Status: Opens for applications in May
Read more about "Baltic Leadership Programme – Cluster managers"

Baltic Leadership Programme – Cluster managers

Info: Cluster Managers
Available for 10 countries
Read more about "She Entrepreneurs"

She Entrepreneurs

Info: Women entrepreneurs in the MENA region
Available for 8 countries
Status: Closed
FAQ - Application procedure and programme design
  • I’m from a country that’s not listed on your website - can I still apply?

    No, unfortunately that’s not possible. We can only accept candidates who are residing in one of the programme countries: Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine and Tunisia. As mentioned on our website we are not able to make any exceptions to the eligibility requirements.

  • I am 21 years old - can I still apply?

    No, unfortunately not. You need to be at least 22 and no older than 45. We cannot make exceptions to this criteria.

  • Where do I send my application?

    You need to submit it through our online application portal, http://applications.si.se. We do not accept applications sent to us via email. A complete application consists of the application form and a CV, both of which should be uploaded to our online applications portal.

  • I get an error message when entering my birth date.

    If you’re born between January and September, you need to add a zero in front of the number of the month. The same goes for the day, if it’s lower than ten. If your birthday is 5 January 1990, you would then have to write 1990-01-05.

  • I have uploaded my CV and application form but I’m unable to proceed to the next step and submit my application.

    Please make sure that you’ve clicked “Add” next to each individual file before clicking “Submit”. Only then will you be able to proceed to the next step.

  • I submitted my application but I didn’t get a confirmation email.

    If the status of your application on the portal is “submitted” and you have received a registration number, everything is alright regardless of whether you’ve received a confirmation email or not. The problem usually occurs if you’re using Gmail or if many people are submitting an application at the same time. Please also check your spam folder.

  • I can’t login to the portal, it says my username is used.

    Make sure you have created a “New User”. If you have applied before, you need to have the correct password for your username. If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it by clicking on one of the buttons that says “Forgotten password”.

  • Do you give priority to businesses from any specific industries? ?

    No, we don’t give priority to businesses from any specific industry. Each application is evaluated according to the following criteria:

    • The potential of the applicant’s business to develop a financially sustainable business model and contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
    • The applicant’s drive, motivation and commitment.Please see ”How to apply” for more information about the selection procedure.
  • Is the programme open for all nationalities?

    We accept applications from entrepreneurs of any nationality as long as they and their businesses are based in one of our programme countries (Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine).

  • I am a Lebanese citizen residing in Europe, can I still apply?

    Unfortunately not, only candidates who are residing in one of the programme countries (Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon,  Morocco, Palestine) can apply.

  • I am running a charity or similar organization that does not strive to make a profit. Can I still apply?

    Yes, you can apply to the programme as long as you have income generating activities and the potential to develop a financially sustainable business model.

  • I only have an idea for a business that I would like to start up. Can I still apply?

    Unfortunately not, the programme is targeting entrepreneurs with a business that is already operational

  • The eligibility requirements mention that candidates should be willing to contribute at least two hours of pro bono mentorship to a junior entrepreneur in their country during the programme. How will this be arranged?

    Candidates can either find their own mentee or get recommendations from the Swedish Institute on relevant networks to go through. Time and format for the mentoring is set up directly between the mentor and the mentee

FAQ - Selection of countries
  • Why is Syria, Libya, Yemen and Iraq no longer included in list of programme countries?

    The Swedish government have a new strategy for capacity development, partnership and methods supporting the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development. In line with this new strategy, the She Entrepreneurs 2019 will focus on a number of countries where SI evaluates that the programme can have a stronger impact.

    She Entrepreneurs has for a number of years received very few applications from the countries mentioned above. These are also countries where it is currently challenging to develop a sustainable business.

    She Entrepreneurs will be open for candidates of any nationality as long as they reside in one of the programme countries (Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine or Iran)

    The selection of countries will be revised on a yearly basis.

  • Is this a permanent decision?

    No, this is not a permanent decision. The selection of countries will be revised on a yearly basis.

  • Can Syrian citizens who are residing in one of the participating countries apply?

    Yes, She Entrepreneurs will be open for candidates of any nationality as long as they reside in one of the programme countries (Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine or Iran)

  • Does this mean that Syria, Libya, Yemen and Iraq will not be included in any SI activities during 2019?

    No, this particular selection of programme countries only applies to the She Entrepreneurs

  • Can Swedish entrepreneurs no longer apply to She entrepreneurs?

    Swedish entrepreneurs cannot apply to the programme as regular participants. Just like previous years there will be many activites and networking events where Swedish entrepreneurs can take part.

Contact details

Please send any questions to
she@si.se

Programme Manager
Maria Henoch

Administrative Officer
Caroline Ljunggren

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