GLOBA - Women Entrepreneur Program Service

The Japan External Trade Organization is seeking a vendor to provide a comprehensive women entrepreneur program service. The agency aims to nurture and develop Japan-based, women-founded startups that possess the potential to become internationally competitive leaders. This initiative addresses critical challenges faced by female founders, including fundraising hurdles, gender-related bias in investment and partnership processes, and the need for stronger leadership capabilities. The selected vendor will deliver a program designed to strengthen business models, build leadership confidence, and enhance global market readiness. The scope of work covers negotiation skills training, mental health and resilience support, and the creation of trusted peer networks and long-term mentorship relationships. All program activities will take place offsite to support the sustainable growth of these startups and contribute to the broader Japanese startup ecosystem. The agency welcomes proposals from bidders worldwide, as the eligibility for this opportunity is global. Bidders must submit their responses digitally, either via email or through the designated online platform. The agency has not disclosed a set budget and is currently looking for competitive proposals to determine the financial framework.