FILIPINA entrepreneurs now have an opportunity to grow their businesses while championing gender equality. The SheSecure funding program was launched by ARQ SME Business Development Company (ARQ SME BDC) in collaboration with the Australian government's Investing in Women initiative, financing up to P30 million per enterprise.
FILIPINA entrepreneurs now have an opportunity to grow their businesses while championing gender equality. The SheSecure funding program was launched by ARQ SME Business Development Company in collaboration with the Australian government's Investing in Women initiative, financing up to P30 million per enterprise. By linking incentives to progress on gender equity, this initiative will allow women-owned enterprises to grow operations and promote inclusive growth.
Ann Cuisia, founder and chief executive of Traxion Tech, exemplifies advocacy for gender equality and innovation. Currently being evaluated for SheSecure financing, she plans to expand operations while fostering gender-equal practices. Her leadership highlights how SheSecure empowers Filipinas to scale their businesses and champion inclusive growth.Other entrepreneurs have similarly ambitious plans.
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