Applications are currently being accepted for The Vital Voices (VV) Venture – AI for Impact Program for Purpose-Driven Women Entrepreneurs 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About VV Venture – AI for Impact Program for Purpose-Driven Women Entrepreneurs
The VV Venture – AI for Impact Program is a 6-month virtual global program (July–December 2026) designed for women purpose-driven entrepreneurs to advance their leadership and AI knowledge. Participants gain access to the Vital Voices Leadership Journey curriculum — built on 25+ years of global leadership experience — alongside practical AI training to optimize operations, enhance customer engagement, and improve decision-making.
Benefits of VV Venture – AI for Impact Program for Purpose-Driven Women Entrepreneurs
Through participation in the program, participants will gain:
- Leadership Growth— Participants will complete the Vital Voices Leadership Journey curriculum, based on learnings from over 25 years of working with leaders from across the world.
- AI Learning — Build confidence in understanding AI and applying practical tools to optimize operations, enhance customer engagement, and improve decision-making.
- A Global Peer Network — Join a global cohort of 35 women social entrepreneurs — a lasting community built on shared learning, and collaboration. After program completion, participants will also join the Vital Voices Global Network of 49,000 women change makers across 195 countries.
VV Venture – AI for Impact Program for Purpose-Driven Women Entrepreneurs Requirements
To be considered, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Age: 18 years old by June 2026
- Gender Identity: identifies as a woman
- Language: Proficient in English
- Program History: Not currently participating in or have recently graduated from another Vital Voices leadership program within the past year.
- Stage of Business: Operates a registered, for-profit purpose-driven business with a minimum of 5 years of consistent operations and demonstrated market traction.
- Social Impact Mission: Owns and leads a for-profit venture that integrates social impact into its core mission—addressing community needs, environmental sustainability, economic inclusion, or other pressing societal challenges.
- Leadership Role: Serve as a key decision-maker within the business (e.g., founder, co-founder, CEO, or executive leader), with the authority to implement strategic changes and drive innovation.
- No technical background is required.
What Defines a Strong Applicant:
- A solid business foundation (minimum 5 years in operation) with a commitment to strengthen venture.
- A purpose-driven, for-profit enterprise that delivers measurable social and environmental impact directly through its products and services.
- Demonstrated leadership commitment to making a positive impact and a desire to pay it forward.
- A clear interest and intention to leverage AI and digital tools to strengthen operations, enhance customer engagement, or improve decision-making.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
21 May, 2026
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