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WEConnect International is the leading supplier diversity initiative spearheading the connection of women entrepreneurs to multinational corporations and European government bodies. Our mission is to ensure that majority women-owned businesses (51%+) are given fair and equal access to corporate and public sector procurement bidlocally, nationally and internationally.

We currently offer certification in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, and United Kingdom.

 

Jerome Flint

Regional Director, Europe & MENA

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Valeria Rodríguez Felgueras

Europe Growth and Engagement Manager, WEConnect International

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Laura Natera

Market Lead for France, WEConnect International

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Calling all women business owners in Germany and Switzerland!

Bayer and WEConnect International are partnering to promote supplier diversity and inclusion and provide equitable access to procurement opportunities for women-owned businesses (WOBs) in Germany and Switzerland. Through the program, you will get access to training, mentoring, and networking opportunities to help you overcome the barriers you face in accessing markets and becoming competitive suppliers to large corporations, like Bayer.

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CERTIFICATION REIMBURSEMENT INITIATIVE

We are thrilled to announce an exciting new initiative, with support from JPMorgan Chase, to elevate and open up new business opportunities for women-owned businesses in France, with a focus on the Greater Paris region!

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Events In Europe

WEConnect International Europe Regional Conference 2023

The 2023 edition of the WEConnect International Europe Regional Conference was held in London in July. Enjoy the highlights of the event!

Procurement Insight Webinars

We have recorded a series of Procurement Insight Sessions with some of our member buyers. These sessions provide an overview of how procurement works within these firms; their expectations of potential suppliers; what suppliers should be ready for if participating in a tender process with them and clear insight into what these firms do (and don’t) buy. Learn more by listening to these recordings.

 

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