She’s Next by Visa and NBK

As part of our ongoing efforts to support women, we are pleased to announce "She's Next" program in partnership with Visa, which offers you as a women entrepreneur in Kuwait an amazing opportunity to grow your business.

You can win the following:

• USD 50,000 as the main prize
• USD 10,000 as the winner of the "Audience Prize"

You will also have access to mentorship programs and seminars, which will support you to take your business to the next level.

If you are a woman entrepreneur operating in any sector in Kuwait, you can register and be part of this initiative.

Judging Method and Criteria

• The judges will make their decision by awarding point values from 0 to 20 (with 20 being the highest score) in each of the following categories:
  • Compelling Story of Entrepreneurship (20 points)
  • Strength of Business Metrics (20 points)
  • Compelling Digital Presence (20 points)
  • Compelling Problem Business is Solving (20 points)
  • Quality of Written Materials and/or Visual Media (20 points)
• Winner will be chosen by a panel of judges during a grand event and receive a prize of USD 50,000
• Another winner will be chosen based on people's voting: "Audience Prize" with a reward of USD 10,000

Campaign Details

• Registration will be open from 22 May to 23 June, 2023
• Five applicants will be shortlisted from each country
• Top 5 finalists will pitch their business to the panel of judges in an event organized by Visa
• The panel will deliberate and select a final "She's Next" winner for Kuwait
• A social media competition will be held during the campaign period, where people can vote for their favorite for the "Audience Prize"
• "Audience Prize" winner will be announced during the final event
  
   

If you are a woman entrepreneur and need business solutions that will save you time and give you unlimited cashback, you can apply for Commercial Cards from NBK.

• Entrant should be a legal resident of Kuwait
• Entrant’s business must be at least 25% woman-owned and operated in Kuwait
• Entrant’s business must have a minimum annual revenue of USD 5,000 (or its equivalent) or more
• Entrant’s business must have been operational for at least one year
• Entrant can register and view more terms and conditions through Visa website