The HEYA – Women in Innovation program is now accepting expressions of interest from women entrepreneurs in Jordan seeking to transform home-based projects or early-stage ideas into scalable, sustainable businesses. Funded by the European Union, the program offers comprehensive support including training, mentorship, and financial assistance.
At a Glance
- Opportunity Type: Incubation/Acceleration Program with Financial Support
- For: Women entrepreneurs in Jordan (Jordanian women and Syrian refugees) with home-based projects, startups, or new business ideas.
- Key Benefits: EU-funded training, mentorship, financial support, business scaling assistance.
- Application Deadline: December 31, 2025, at 6:00 PM (Jordan time)
- Location: Jordan (Across several governorates)
Program Overview
The HEYA – Women in Innovation program is designed to support the transformation of women’s home-based projects into sustainable, growth-oriented ventures. By assisting home-based enterprises, startups, and new business ideas, the program aims to foster sustainable employment opportunities and empower women entrepreneurs throughout Jordan.
Program Tracks
The program offers support tailored to the development stage of the enterprise:
- Track 1: Home-based Projects
- Track 2: Startups and Growing Entrepreneurial Projects
Eligibility Criteria
The HEYA program seeks to support and empower a diverse group of women in Jordan, including:
- Jordanian women and Syrian refugees.
- Women in rural and marginalized areas.
- Women from low-income families.
- Women entrepreneurs with home-based or early-stage projects.
Application Requirements
- Applications must be submitted directly by the founder herself.
- Applicants should have their project-related documents and data readily available, as filling out the expression of interest form takes approximately one hour.
How to Apply
Interested founders must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) form. This is the first step; qualified applicants will be contacted later to complete the official application form.
- Deadline: Thursday, December 31, 2025, at 6:00 PM (Jordan time)
- Application Link: https://lnkd.in/e7jyewYq
About the Organizer
The HEYA – Women in Innovation program is implemented by a partnership including The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN), Plan International, and Durrat Almanal for Development and Training, with funding from the European Union in Jordan.
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