Applications are open for UpGreyed Her 2026, a contest by Grey Inc. for women entrepreneurs. The deadline is April 20, 2026 at 9.00 am (Pacific time). The contest is open to women aged 23 to 40 who are citizens of countries where Grey operates.
Applicants may apply with an original for-profit business idea or an existing for-profit business. If you apply with an existing business, it must have operated for at least three years at the time of application.
Key Details:
Application Deadline: April 20, 2026 at 9.00 am (Pacific time)
Eligible Countries: Open to citizens of countries where Grey operates
Contest Type: Women entrepreneurship contest
Prize / Benefits:
- 🎓 Opportunities for learning and growth — such as training, mentorship, or workshops.
- 💼 Career advancement — exposure to networks, potential employers, or investors.
- 💰 Financial rewards — grants, funding, or prize money for winners or participants.
- 🌍 Visibility and recognition — being featured in campaigns, media, or organizational platforms.
- 🤝 Community and networking — connecting with other women entrepreneurs, leaders, or changemakers
About the Contest
UpGreyed Her 2026 supports women entrepreneurs through a competitive application process. According to the official terms, applicants must complete the online entry form, answer the required questions, and upload the required documents.
Moreover, each applicant may submit only one application for a single business idea or business. The application must be submitted directly by the person responsible for creating the business idea or forming the venture.
The official terms also note ongoing responsibilities for selected participants. These include keeping contact details current, taking part in monitoring and evaluation activities, engaging in Grey’s marketing and communications activities, and maintaining confidentiality where required.
Eligibility
- Open only to women aged 23 to 40
- Applicants must be citizens of countries where Grey operates
- Applications must relate to a for-profit business idea or business focused on a single business area
- The idea must be original to the applicant
- If applying with a business, it must have been ongoing for a minimum of three years at the time of application
- The applicant must directly or indirectly own more than 50% of the voting or ownership rights in the business or entity
- The business or business idea must not involve illegal, fraudulent, or unethical activities
- Employees of Grey, Grey affiliates, and their immediate family members are not eligible
- Businesses that have previously won the grant are not eligible
- Employees of companies affiliated with Grey involved in creating or administering the competition, and their immediate family members, are not eligible
- Grey consultants, agents, vendors, partners, and affiliated companies involved in creating or administering the competition, including their employees and immediate family members, are not eligible
- Research institutions, faith-based organisations, government agencies, and businesses not located in countries where Grey operates are not eligible
Required Documents:
- Identification documents
- Proof of consent from partners, directors and shareholders for participation as representatives of a business, where applicable
How to Apply
First, review the official terms and conditions carefully. Then complete the online application form and submit all required information before the deadline.
If you are applying on behalf of a company, partnership, co-ownership, or joint venture, you should also provide proof of consent from relevant partners, directors, or shareholders.
👉 Visit the official contest page for details