SheTrades Commonwealth Empowers Pakistani Women-Led Textile & Apparel Businesses for Global Growth

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Calling all women entrepreneurs, startups, and businesses! An incredible global opportunity awaits you.

STAP Pakistan, in partnership with the SheTrades Accelerator Programme, is proud to collaborate with Femprow as the official partner in Pakistan for this groundbreaking initiative.

About the Opportunity:

This trade accelerator program is tailor-made for businesses looking to scale globally. Here’s what it includes:

  • Specialized weekly online training sessions led by global industry experts.
  • Hybrid and in-person sessions conducted locally by ITC and Femprow in selected cities.
  • Exclusive one-on-one coaching with international experts.
  • Support to participate in a UK-focused trade fair in early 2024.

Eligibility Criteria:

This program is targeting Pakistani Women-led Businesses, with a minimum requirement of 30% women-led, owned, or managed. If your business specializes in any of the following product categories, you’re eligible:

  • Apparel (menswear & womenswear)
  • Home Decor (soft furnishings, interior accessories, and related items only – no electronics or large household items)
  • Handbags
  • Handicrafts (textile-based)
  • Jewelry

Registration Details:

To participate, businesses must register using the following link no later than 9 AM on September 12, 2023. The inaugural in-person training and launch event will take place at DOCH tomorrow at 2:30 PM.

Important Note:

While businesses in the footwear and babies/children’s sectors can participate in the program for learning purposes, please be aware that mentorship or trade show opportunities will not be available to these businesses due to market-specific considerations.

Upon active and successful participation in the coaching program, which includes online, hybrid, and in-person local sessions, along with the completion of all assignments, Women-Led Businesses (WLBs) will become eligible to participate in the UK Spring Fair 2024. However, it’s important to note that only a select group of WLBs will receive one-on-one mentoring and sponsorship to showcase their products at the Spring Fair, based on additional criteria set by ITC.

About ITC:

The International Trade Centre (ITC) is a multilateral agency with a joint mandate alongside the World Trade Organization and the United Nations. It plays a pivotal role in fostering international trade and economic development.

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