Call for Papers - Research Conference: Accelerating Growth for Women Entrepreneurs

Researchers working on women's entrepreneurship, women-owned SMEs, startups, financial inclusion, digital finance, fintech, AI, and entrepreneurial ecosystems are invited to submit papers for the Fourth Research Conference on Accelerating Growth for Women Entrepreneurs in Developing Economies, organized by We-Fi and EBRD in partnership with leading global institutions. 

The conference will bring together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to explore evidence and innovative solutions that can help expand opportunities for women entrepreneurs and strengthen inclusive economic growth.

Submission deadline: 11 October, 2026
Conference: 1-2 February 2027 | London, United Kingdom

Topics include access to finance, AI and entrepreneurship, business training, technology adoption, enabling policy environments, the care economy, and the use of sex-disaggregated data to support women-led businesses.