About the WIn fellowship

The WIn Fellowship, a collaboration between the Atlantic Council and Georgetown University, delivers a fully sponsored year-long program that includes a tailored executive education program by Georgetown University, mentoring, and networking opportunities with leading US and MENA business executives, government officials, and policy experts, and workshops with leading experts to advance government and business policies that increase women’s economic participation.

Explore the 2023-2024 cohort

The WIn Fellowship 2023-2024 cohort

Jun 14, 2023

WIn Fellowship 2023-2024 KSA

Meet our 2023-2024 WIn fellows from Saudi Arabia: a group of dynamic women entrepreneurs poised to expand their leadership and executive skills. They are on a mission to scale their startups to new heights, setting new benchmarks for success.
The WIn Fellowship 2023-2024 cohort

Jun 14, 2023

WIn Fellowship 2023-2024 UAE

Meet our 2023-2024 WIn fellows from United Arab Emirates: a group of dynamic women entrepreneurs poised to expand their leadership and executive skills. They are on a mission to scale their startups to new heights, setting new benchmarks for success.
The WIn Fellowship 2023-2024 cohort

Jun 14, 2023

WIn Fellowship 2023-2024 Bahrain

Meet our 2023-2024 WIn fellows from Bahrain: a group of dynamic women entrepreneurs poised to expand their leadership and executive skills. They are on a mission to scale their startups to new heights, setting new benchmarks for success.

Latest Events

Online Event Tue, July 25, 2023 • 12:00 pm ET

The rising female workforce in Saudi Arabia and its impact on the private sector

The Atlantic Council’s Women Innovators Fellowship (WIn) will be hosting a discussion on the recent labor market shifts in Saudi Arabia allowing greater women participation in the labor force, especially in the private sector. This event will be organized in partnership with the US Embassy to Saudi Arabia and PepsiCo.
Economy & Business Middle East Saudi Arabia Technology & Innovation
Online Event Mon, July 17, 2023 • 11:00 am ET

Venture funding in the UAE: Evaluating the gender gap and the role of women-specific programs

A discussion on the significance of venture funding for women entrepreneurs in the UAE.
Economy & Business Middle East Technology & Innovation Women
Online Event Wed, July 12, 2023 • 11:00 am ET

Female leadership in Bahrain: Progress, potential, and sustainability

A discussion on women’s representation in the public and private spheres in Bahrain.
Economy & Business Middle East Technology & Innovation Women

2023 Roadshow and Testimony

2023 WIn Fellowship Roadshow

The WIn Fellowship roadshow is led by the Atlantic Council’s empowerME Initiative in cooperation with Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business with support from US Embassy Riyadh, UPS, and PepsiCo. The WIn Fellowship Roadshow participants, chosen from a highly competitive cohort of more than thirty applicants, receive a fully sponsored trip to the United States for leadership training at Georgetown and meetings with US business and government leaders.

Sara Binladen- CTO, Quantum Arabia for Marketing

One of the most interesting things that happened to me was actually meeting all these Saudi women, physically here in the US. We were able to exchange different problems mistakes, issues that we are all facing, and learn from each other. That just speeds up the entire learning process.

Rawan Al-Kharboosh – Founder and CEO, AtPoint

This one-year fellowship program it put me in touch with a lot of wonderful women and mentors who sort of expedited the learning process. I think that’s one of the most remarkable things that this program is where you learn so much faster had you gone on your own.

Latest Publications

The WIn Fellowship 2023-2024 cohort

Event Recap Jul 31, 2023

Empowering the future: The rising women workforce in Saudi Arabia’s private sector

By Lynn Monzer, Nibras Basitkey

Event recap on the empowering future of the workplace in Saudi Arabia and its impact on the private sector.
Economy & Business Future of Work
The WIn Fellowship 2023-2024 cohort

Event Recap Jul 24, 2023

Bridging the gender gap in venture capital

By Lynn Monzer, Nibras Basitkey

Event recap on the significance of venture funding for women entrepreneurs in the UAE.
Economy & Business Middle East
The WIn Fellowship 2023-2024 cohort

Event Recap Jul 18, 2023

An overview of gender parity in Bahrain: Progress, challenges, and the path forward

By Lynn Monzer, Nibras Basitkey

A recap of the First Workshop in Bahrain
Economy & Business Inclusive Growth

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