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Unlock Her Future Prize 2025

Empowering women, empowering ideas, empowering innovation – across the globe

Our mission

To identify visionary women social entrepreneurs and support them to launch and scale system changing start-ups that will generate positive social, economic and environmental impact across their communities and beyond.

2025 South Asia Edition

In its third year the Unlock Her Future Prize is seeking women change makers from South Asia, with an inspiring not-for-profit business idea or early-stage venture of less than three years where their profit goals generate a positive return to society.

Meet the Finalists

Amritha K | India

Stepping Stones Centre

Transforming education and therapy for children with autism and developmental disabilities, so no child is left behind

Jhillika Trisal | India

Cognitii

Democratising access to quality education for children with special educational needs by combining AI with human special educators.

Khushbakht Shah Jillani | Pakistan

Mehfooz AI

A trauma-informed AI tool that helps judges and lawyers handle domestic violence cases faster, more fairly and with more compassion

Nida Yousaf Sheikh | Pakistan

H2O Technologies

Turning air humidity into safe drinking water to fight Pakistan’s water scarcity crisis, eliminate waste and empower communities

Nishat Anjum Palka | Bangladesh

MommyKidz

A safe, affordable community where women and parents can access health information, care and essential products without stigma

Prapti Mittal | India

Indoartisans

A digital marketplace that empowers Indian artisans to achieve fair pricing, global visibility and effective distribution to keep traditional crafts alive

Rubina Raut | Nepal

WUKA

Revolutionising menstrual health with reusable period underwear — reducing waste, ending period poverty and creating jobs for women

Shaili Chopra | India

Gytree

India’s first dedicated platform for women in midlife and menopause, offering personalised care, science-backed nutrition and community support

Shenali Nimanthini Wijesinghe | Sri Lanka

VÃYU Health

A digital health platform that gives women safe, affordable access to sexual and reproductive healthcare, mental health and gender-based violence support

Sophiya Tamang | Nepal

Ideas to Impact+

Turning surplus produce into fruit purees that nourish children, cut food waste, empower women farmers and promote sustainable agriculture

Yangchen Dolkar Dorji | Bhutan

LEAD+

Empowering grassroots, women-led, and marginalised businesses with funding, mentorship and market access — while fostering self-reliance and community resilience

The Prize

The winners, to be announced at a gala awards ceremony in November 2025, will receive comprehensive support to launch and scale their start up:

Financial Capital

up to $100,000 to launch and develop your start-up

University Support

to further your knowledge and tap into academic resources

Mentorship & Guidance

with global experts to develop human capital skills, increase productivity and to flourish

Visibility & Access to Partners

to build relationships with and grow your enterprise, through global exposure

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