Invitation to Apply: “UpGreyed Her” Accelerator Program for Female Entrepreneurs (Grants Up to $9500)
The second iteration of Y Combinator-backed fintech Grey’s “UpGreyed Her” initiative has begun, providing women entrepreneurs with $9,500 in equity-free scholarships. This represents a 19% increase in investment compared to the previous year.
Grey’s UpGreyed Her financial inclusion program aims to empower female entrepreneurs by giving them the money they need to grow their companies. Gender equity requires sustained support, and UpGreyed Her is our dedication to that.
In order to satisfy the demands of both consumers and businesses, Grey is leading the way in offering safe and practical international banking options. Grey, whose main focus is emerging markets, has developed a number of services that make it simple for people and businesses to own and manage their foreign bank accounts, such as currency exchange and virtual card access, thanks to its Money Service Business licenses from FINTRAC in Canada and FinCEN in the USA. Grey Inc. is a legally recognized business under Delaware law in the United States.
Eligibility Criteria
Businesses must be started by a woman or have a female co-founder who owns at least 50% of the company in order to be eligible. At least three years must have passed since the company’s founding. In addition to being a citizen or resident of one of the qualifying nations in Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Europe, Latin America, the United Kingdom, or the United States, the founder must be between the ages of 21 and 35. Please go here to view the complete list of nations that qualify.
Benefits
Four exceptional applicants will receive prizes totaling $9500. The top three winners will each receive $2,000, $2,000, and $1,500, while the first prize winner will receive $4,000.
The deadline for applications is Tuesday, April 8, 2025, with an opening date of Saturday, March 8. Apply by filling out the official application form with your company’s information. Before the four winners are chosen, shortlisted competitors will be requested to submit a video pitch and might be asked to participate in a quick interview. Before submitting your application, please make sure you have read the terms and conditions.
Termination date: April 8, 2025
To apply, click here.
