Karandaaz-Women Entrepreneurship Challenge-2018

by MizLink Team
(Karachi)

Karandaaz Pakistan has launched its Women Entrepreneurship Challenge 2018. Below is some information about Karandaaz and the program.

The program, with funding from the Department for International Development UK (DFID), seeks to enable growth of women-led businesses by providing access to finance and business development services to female entrepreneurs across the country. Winners will be selected through a competitive process.

Who can apply for the program?
• The business should be owned and managed by a woman
• The female entrepreneur should be a Pakistani citizen
• The business should have been in operation for at least 3 years
• The program is open to all sectors, and applicants may apply from anywhere in Pakistan
• Having a National Tax Number (NTN) is necessary for consideration


What the program offers:
Investment of up to PKR 2 crore/PKR 20 Million, business development services and mentor-ship.

Deadline for Applications:
Eligible businesses can apply directly through our website by filling out the application form. Applications close on July 10th 2018.

About Karandaaz:
Karandaaz Pakistan, a company established under the Section 42 of Companies Ordinance 1984, promotes access to finance for small businesses through a commercially directed investment platform, and financial inclusion for individuals by employing technology enabled digital solutions. The company has financial support from leading international development finance institutions, principally the United Kingdom Department for International Development (DFID) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
(BMGF).

For more information please visit the website at https://karandaaz.com.pk/