Financial Advantages:
- Interest Rate: 0.5% lower than the standard rate
- Issuance Fee: 50% discount
- Collateral Requirement: 20% lower than the standard requirement
- Business Service Package: 50% discounted service fee
FINANCING PROGRAM FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
The Program Is Implemented Through The Cooperation Of ProCredit Bank, The European Union, Sweden, And The EBRD, And Aims To Provide Comprehensive Support For Women Entrepreneurs.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM, BUSINESSES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA
- Companies whose Board of Directors is composed of 50% or more women directors
- Businesses whose number of employees does not exceed 250, whose annual turnover does not exceed EUR 50 million, and whose balance sheet total does not exceed EUR 43 million.
FINANCING TERMS ARE AS FOLLOWING
- Loan duration: Up to 5 years
- Loan amount: Up to 2 million euros
- Currency: GEL/EUR/USD
THE NON-FINANCIAL ADVANTAGES OF THE PROGRAM ARE:
Participants gain access to strategic training and workshops on topics such as:
- Leadership and Management
- Digital Transformation in Business
- Financial Management and more
The average duration of the training sessions is 3–4 days.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the maximum loan amount available under the program?
The maximum loan amount available under the program is up to 2 million EUR.
Financing is available in three currencies: GEL, USD, and EUR.
What is the maximum loan term available under the program?
The maximum loan term for the loans issued under the Women in Business financing programme is 5 years.
Are there any additional financial benefits available alongside the special financing conditions?
Additionally, the program provides co-financing for consulting services in the following areas: Digitalization, Development of inclusive and green economies, Strategy formulation, Marketing communication, Organizational structure optimization, Setting up key operational mechanisms to ensure efficient business performance.
How can participants access the non-financial benefits, such as participation in trainings?
For women entrepreneurs benefiting from the programme, trainings are organized periodically. Your business adviser will contact you in advance with detailed information about upcoming sessions.