UpGreyed Her Program 2026: Apply for $5,000 Equity-Free Funding for Women Entrepreneurs
Applications are now open for the UpGreyed Her Program 2026, an initiative by Grey designed to support women-led businesses with equity-free funding. The programme aims to bridge the funding gap for female entrepreneurs by providing financial support without taking ownership in their businesses.
About the UpGreyed Her Program
UpGreyed Her is an initiative backed by Grey and supported by Y Combinator, focused on empowering women entrepreneurs in emerging markets.
The programme was created to address the limited access to funding faced by women-led startups and to support innovative businesses with growth potential.
Since its launch, the initiative has received thousands of applications and supported several women-led ventures.
Funding and Benefits
A total of $10,000 will be awarded to three selected entrepreneurs:
- Winner: $5,000
- First Runner-Up: $3,000
- Second Runner-Up: $2,000
This funding is equity-free, meaning recipients do not have to give up any ownership in their business.
Participants also gain:
- Increased visibility for their business
- Opportunity to scale operations
- Access to a global network of founders
Eligibility Requirements
To apply for the UpGreyed Her Program 2026, applicants must:
- Be a female founder or co-founder with at least 50 percent ownership
- Be between 23 and 40 years old
- Have a business that has been operational for at least 3 years
- Be running a tech-enabled business
Eligible Sectors
Applicants must be operating in one of the following sectors:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Information Technology
- Logistics
- Agriculture
- Education
- Healthcare
- Construction
- Energy
- Manufacturing
Application Deadline
- Opening Date: March 16, 2026
- Deadline: April 20, 2026
Interested applicants are advised to submit their applications before the deadline.
How to Apply for UpGreyed Her Program 2026
Follow the steps below to apply:
- Visit the official application page via https://grey.co/upgreyedher
- Complete the online application form
- Provide details about your business and its impact
- Submit your application before the deadline
Good luck!
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