The Banque de France program for financial education is a financial literacy program tailored for women entrepreneurs. It includes workshops, a YouTube video series, and a dedicated “Women” section on the EducFi platform. The Banque de France partnered with educational institutions to offer interactive sessions and online resources accessible to women entrepreneurs across France. The program improved financial knowledge and project presentation skills among women entrepreneurs, leading to better access to funding and business growth. It is easily adaptable to regions with low financial literacy rates among women. Requires partnerships with educational platforms and government support for scalability.
“Parity and Performance” program with SKEMA Business School is a leadership training in private equity, addressing unconscious biases and promoting diversity in senior management. Targeted training modules, workshops on overcoming gender biases, and networking events were used to connect participants with industry leaders. Campaigns were also conducted to raise awareness about unconscious bias in leadership. It increased representation of women in senior investment roles and improved diversity within private equity firms and is highly adaptable to corporate ecosystems worldwide, particularly in industries with low female representation in leadership.
The 100,000 Entrepreneurs Program is a national initiative to encourage entrepreneurship among youth aged 13–25, focusing on equal opportunities and gender diversity offering school workshops and mentorship programs. Entrepreneurs visit schools to share experiences and inspire students, particularly young women, to consider entrepreneurship as a viable career path. The program increased awareness of entrepreneurship and financial literacy among young people, with a focus on fostering an inclusive entrepreneurial mindset and is effective for fostering early interest in entrepreneurship. Can be replicated in other regions by collaborating with educational institutions and leveraging successful local entrepreneurs.
EIF Gender Smart Equity Investment Programme provides capital support for female-led venture capital funds and private equity initiatives to bridge gender gaps in investment leadership. EIF collaborated with institutions in Germany and the Netherlands to create funding mandates focused on gender diversity. It also launched promotional campaigns to encourage female participation in venture capital. The program narrowed gender gaps in venture capital leadership and increased funding for women-led businesses and is scalable across regions with venture capital gaps. Requires collaboration with local institutions and financial stakeholders.
Orange Femmes Entrepreneurship Program is a 10-month program supporting women entrepreneurs through mentorship, training, and access to corporate networks. It collaborates with Orange business units and alumni networks to provide hands-on training, mentorship, and networking opportunities. Participants gain access to resources and connections to grow their businesses. The program strengthened entrepreneurial capabilities and partnerships for women entrepreneurs, enhancing their business growth potential and is adaptable to other corporate accelerator programs with the right mentorship and resource-sharing models.
