Réunion Regional Challenge for Women Entrepreneurs — Fanm Kapab
According to the official rules (Région Réunion) and national relays (Bpifrance Création), the challenge offers a prize — €5,000 according to grants directories — together with personalised support for the winners, including pitch training delivered by Initiative Réunion. For the 2026 edition, the application window runs from 2 October to 2 November 2026, which matches the deadline of 2 November 2026 shown in our data.
Fanm Kapab is a competition run by the Région Réunion, in partnership with Initiative Réunion, which showcases and supports women entrepreneurs in the territory who wish to take a new step in their journey.
Funded by Région Réunion
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Who can apply
Women entrepreneurs in La Réunion with a project, at a stage where they can take a new step in their entrepreneurial journey.
Eligibility conditions
According to the rules of the previous edition, only one application is accepted per project and incomplete applications are not considered. Candidates submit their application online, with the required supporting documents, on the platform indicated by the Région Réunion.
What the scheme covers
This is a competition with a prize and support (pitch training by Initiative Réunion), not conventional investment funding — the winner can then use the prize freely for her project.
Amount and funding terms
Directories of public grants indicate a prize of €5,000 per winner, with personalised support including pitch training — to be confirmed in the 2026 rules published by the Région Réunion.
How to apply
1. Check your eligibility (woman entrepreneur based in La Réunion, project at a relevant stage of development). 2. Consult the official rules published by the Région Réunion for the current edition. 3. Submit your application online with the required supporting documents before the closing date. 4. If you are selected, attend the pitch training delivered by Initiative Réunion before the prize-giving.
Timeline
For the 2026 edition, the application window runs from 2 October to 2 November 2026, which matches the deadline shown in our data. The previous edition (2025) ran from 18 September to 16 October 2025.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Réunion
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Closes
- 2 November 2026
- Geographic scope
- La Réunion
Frequently asked questions
What is the prize for winners?
Directories of public grants indicate €5,000 per winner, with personalised support including pitch training — to be confirmed in the official rules of the current edition.
How many applications are allowed per project?
Only one, according to the rules of the previous edition — incomplete applications are not considered.
Official source
Official Région Réunion page ↗(data_gouv_aides_entreprises)Applications are made from the official source (usually in French).
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