Pakistan-Based · Globally Focused · Est. 2021

Where Women
Build Businesses.

From the first business idea to stronger systems, sustainable growth and global recognition, Her Startups helps women turn ambition into enterprise.

Learn• Launch• Grow• Lead

Lahore, Pakistan
SDG 5 Aligned
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Amna builds her first brand

Since 2021
Globally Focused

Built for women founders across sectors

Retail • Food & Beverage • Beauty • Fashion • Handicrafts • Technology • Education •
Women collaborating on business plans

2021

Established

Introduction

A platform, not just a program.

Her Startups is a Pakistan-based, globally focused platform advancing women's entrepreneurship, business development and leadership. Established in 2021, we connect practical learning, business implementation, professional networks and meaningful recognition to help more women enter, strengthen and grow the business economy.

7

Academy Programs

12

Month BD Program

7

Foundation Projects

Our Long-Term Impact Ambition

The scale we are working toward.

These figures represent long-term organizational targets, not outcomes achieved to date. Our work contributes to women's economic empowerment in alignment with SDG 5: Gender Equality.

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Women-Owned Businesses

to Establish

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Women to Train

in Entrepreneurship

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Women-Led Businesses

to Upgrade

Targets · Not Achieved Results

Find Your Path

Four pathways to
build, grow and lead.

Pick the pathway that matches where you are today — from first idea to a growing enterprise that is ready for what's next.

Women in a business training workshop
01 Learn
7 Programs

Pathway

Practical Learning

Her Business Academy

Practical workshops, bootcamps and longer certification programs that turn learning into business capability.

Workshops Certifications Bootcamps
Explore Academy
Business strategy session
02 Grow
12 Months

Pathway

Implementation

Business Development Program

A 12-month, hands-on partnership to build and implement the management and growth systems a women-led business needs.

Systems SOPs Growth
Explore Business Development
Woman business leader recognized
03 Lead
Recognition

Pathway

Recognition

Iconic Women CEO Awards

A recognition platform celebrating the achievements and contributions of women entrepreneurs, CEOs, founders and leaders.

Recognition Leadership
Discover the Awards
Rural woman entrepreneur
04 Impact
7 Projects

Pathway

Social Impact

Her Startups Foundation

Purpose-led projects that make entrepreneurship more accessible and help women-owned enterprises establish, digitize and grow.

Inclusion Access Enterprise
Explore Our Projects

Not sure which pathway fits? Talk to our team →

Confident woman entrepreneur

"Ambition becomes enterprise when systems meet opportunity."

Her Startups Approach

Why Her Startups?

Built around what actually grows a business.

  • 1

    Practical, business-focused learning instead of theory alone.

  • 2

    A clear pathway from skills to enterprise creation and business development.

  • 3

    Implementation-focused solutions, including systems, SOPs, training and marketing.

  • 4

    Connections, recognition and opportunities for women founders.

  • 5

    Social-impact projects designed around measurable economic outcomes.

Our Programs at a Glance

Everything under one ecosystem.

Seven Academy programs. One comprehensive 12-month Business Development Program. Seven Foundation flagship projects. One annual paid membership. One women's leadership recognition platform.

7

Academy Programs

12

Month BD Program

7

Foundation Projects

1

Annual Membership

Our Community

Surrounded by women who build.

Build relationships with women entrepreneurs, founders, professionals, mentors and organizations working to strengthen women-led enterprise. Discover relevant learning, collaboration opportunities, business visibility and access to our growing community.

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A growing network of women founders

Join Her Startups

5,000

PKR / Year Membership

Impact & Recognition

Visible achievements. Measurable progress.

From entrepreneurship training and support for women-led startups to the Iconic Women CEO Awards, Her Startups focuses on visible achievements and measurable progress. Explore our programs and see how participation can translate into stronger capabilities, business outcomes and leadership opportunities.

Corporate Partnership

Invest in Women. Multiply Opportunity.

Partner with Her Startups to support entrepreneurship training, enterprise creation, business upgrading, inclusive opportunity and women's leadership. We welcome companies, development organizations, institutions and community partners seeking purposeful, measurable collaboration.

Your Next Business
Chapter Starts Here.

Whether you are exploring your first idea, operating a growing business or seeking a platform to connect and lead, there is a place for you at Her Startups.