26 women entrepreneurs from across Europe and Central Asia will attend the EXPO Capital Quest event co-organized by UN Women Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia and EBAN at the annual EBAN Congress 2024 on 20 – 22 May in Talinn, Estonia.

Within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2023, UN Women and EBAN continue their close partnership to support women entrepreneurs and investors in the startup ecosystem in Europe. This year, UN Women’s annual EXPO Capital Quest event will take place under the EBAN Congress 2024 in Talinn, Estonia, where selected 13 finalist women entrepreneurs from the region will have the opportunity to pitch their businesses to renowned investors and get exposed to top international angels.

The event will also provide an opportunity to women-led startups to expand their networks, link with like-minded entrepreneurs and businesspeople, and exchange knowledge and experiences with international experts.

EXPO Capital Quest 

EXPO Capital Quest is the final phase of the Women’s Entrepreneurship EXPO, a unique partnership platform to promote women’s entrepreneurship ecosystem building in the Europe and Central Asia region, led by UN Women Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia in partnership with European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Yıldız Holding as part of the Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator supported by Mary Kay Inc.