Application Deadline: 18 May 2025
LOCATION: Multiple Regions
The WTO-ITC Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund launched on 22 April its first call for applications for funding and technical support. Women-led businesses in the Dominican Republic, Mongolia and Nigeria are invited to apply for support aimed at boosting their digital and export capabilities. An application period for Jordan will follow shortly.
ELIGIBILITY:
Registered and operational in the Dominican Republic, Jordan, Mongolia, or Nigeria
Export-ready and keen to engage in digital trade
Able to demonstrate potential for business growth and job creation
The application period runs from 22 April to 18 May 2025 for the Dominican Republic, Mongolia and Nigeria. Applications from Jordan will be accepted at a later stage.
In each country, the WEIDE Fund collaborates with the following business support organizations (BSOs) to strengthen outreach and local engagement:
ProDominicana
Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation (JEDCO)
Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI)
Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC)
The WEIDE Fund has been made possible through the support of the United Arab Emirates and the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Legacy Fund.
For more details on eligibility and how to apply, visit wto.org/weidefund or contact weidefund@intracen.org.
BENEFIT:
The WEIDE Fund offers two types of grants:
Discovery Grant (up to USD 5,000): For early-stage businesses exploring digital trade opportunities.
Booster Grant (up to USD 30,000): For businesses ready to scale up their digital presence and expand into global markets.
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