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Rise Together Peer Mentoring Programme

Our 5-month peer mentoring programme for women entrepreneurs & professionals offers a strong support network to share knowledge and experiences. Together, we learn, grow and inspire one another. Our first mentoring programme will be limited to 30 mentor-mentee matches to ensure maximum benefit. If there is no suitable match in your expertise, we may carry your application over to the next application period.

Peer Mentoring and Support Programme for Women Entrepreneurs & Professionals

We're happy to launch our special 5-month peer mentoring programme, designed for women entrepreneurs & professionals who want to strengthen their journey while inspiring and supporting others. Throughout this program, we’ll create a space for women to share their expertise, support each other and grow together—both professionally and personally.

This unique ecosystem brings together women entrepreneurs at all levels, where everyone has the opportunity to be both a mentor and a mentee. By meeting monthly, we’ll build growth, encouragement and solidarity. Ready to join us on this empowering journey?

What is peer mentoring?

Peer mentoring is a supportive and friendly relationship where someone experienced shares their knowledge and guidance with someone just starting out. It’s a fantastic way to navigate challenges, reflect on decisions and gain fresh perspectives.

How does it work?

Each participant will take part in at least one 1-hour mentoring session per month. During these sessions, mentors and mentees will meet to discuss a specific topic and exchange ideas. If you choose to take on both roles, you can join two sessions each month.

Program goals

Our aim is to create a warm, supportive network for women entrepreneurs and professionals. By sharing knowledge and experiences, participants will not only grow their businesses but also feel more confident and empowered in their personal development journeys.

Program Example

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Aysegul owns a food-related business and wants to improve her e-commerce skills. We pair her with Yasemin, an experienced entrepreneur in the e-commerce field. Over five months, Yasemin shares her expertise, answers questions and guides Aysegul on her path.

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Yasemin, an experienced e-commerce founder, wants to support others by becoming a mentor. At the same time, she’s looking for clarity in her own journey, especially around setting boundaries and managing her time better. She’s paired with a mentor who guides her through these personal development challenges while she continues helping others as a mentor herself.

Who can join?

Women entrepreneurs and professionals worldwide can share their expertise, whether they own a business, freelance or work in a company.

Timeline

The application deadline is 31 December 2025, the mentor–mentee matching will take place on 19 January 2026. The kickoff meeting will be held on 22 January 2026 and the programme will run until 31 May 2026.

Participation

Participants can join as mentors, mentees or both. Each participant is expected to attend at least one session per month throughout the program.

Application

Applications are now open for women founders who want to start the new year with clarity, support and a community that genuinely understands the journey. This peer-mentoring programme is designed to give you guidance and a trusted space to grow your business alongside like-minded founders. If you're ready to share experiences and learn from others in your entrepreneurial path, this is a warm and practical place to begin.

First things first, 
Step 1:
Decide if you’d like to be a mentor, mentee or both.

Step 2:
Identify the areas you'd like to develop or offer expertise in.

Step 3:
Fill out the application form by 31st December 2025 to apply for the programme


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

  1. Will sessions be online or in-person?
    Sessions can be held online or in-person if you’re in the same city. The choice is yours!
  2. How many sessions are required each month?
    Mentors or mentees must attend at least one session per month. Those participating as both will attend two sessions monthly.
  3. What if my mentor/mentee is in a different city or country?
    You can connect online to conduct your sessions, regardless of location.

At the end of each month, we’ll collect feedback to evaluate the programme's impact and identify opportunities for improvement. Are you ready to grow both professionally and personally,  while contributing to an inspiring community of women entrepreneurs?