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About the Program

Project Girlpreneur is a free online entrepreneurship program designed for girls in Lebanon aged 15–17.

Over a period of eight Saturdays, participants will gain essential skills to develop and grow their business ideas, work in small groups with dedicated mentors, and build towards a final pitch.

The top team will receive up to $1,000 in in-kind support (tools, equipment, services, etc.) to help launch their project.

The program is implemented by The Nawaya Network.

Program Overview

  • Format & Schedule: Fully online, Saturdays, approximately 3 hours per session, for 8 weeks.
  • Learning Approach: Short, trainer-led lessons followed by breakout sessions guided by mentors (2–3 girls per mentor) to apply new skills directly to participants’ ideas.
  • Core Topics: Vision and mission, business model basics, market research and customer persona, branding and storytelling, basic finance, and pitching.
  • Mentor Support: Mentors will attend sessions, offering guidance and feedback throughout the program.
  • Mid-Program Inspiration: Around week 4 or 5, a successful woman entrepreneur will deliver a motivational talk and take participant questions.
  • Final Pitch: Participants will present their ideas to a panel, and one team will be selected to receive up to $1,000 in in-kind support. Certificates will be awarded to participants who complete the program.

Who Can Apply?

  • Girls ages 15 to 17
  • Lebanese nationals
  • Girls living in Lebanon
  • All education levels
  • Girls who are able to commit to the online training on Saturdays for the full program duration

Program Partners

Project Girlpreneur is funded by.