Background
The competition is part of the "All and all equals" plan, which makes support for women who are taking on a key role in the Government's work. According to the French Entrepreneurial Index 2025, nearly 8 million French women maintain a link with entrepreneurship, but the desire to undertake remains hampered by financial constraints, work-life balance and administrative complexity.
Why it's important
The State and Bpifrance have been supporting women's entrepreneurship since 2012, notably through the Regional Action Plans. Highlighting the courses of laureates in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes allows the inhabitants who hesitate to start to discover the concrete accompaniments available near their home.
What Changes
In 2026, 12 women entrepreneurs in the region were rewarded for their journey and project; a collection of their portraits was published.
Useful details
- The "101 Femmes Entrepreneures" competition distinguishes 101 female entrepreneurs across France, i.e. one for each department.
- In 2026, 12 women from Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes were distinguished for their career and entrepreneurial project.
- According to the French Entrepreneurial Index 2025, nearly 8 million French women maintain a link with entrepreneurship.
- The State and Bpifrance have been supporting women's entrepreneurship since 2012 through the Regional Action Plans.
- The winners become ambassadors; their portraits are gathered in a PDF document from 2,36 Mo dated 16/09/2026.
- The contents of the page are available under etalab-2.0 license.
Terms to know
- Bpifrance
- French public bank that finances and supports entrepreneurs.
- Plan « Toutes et tous égaux »
- Government Plan for Equality, whose support for women entrepreneurs is a strong focus.
- Indice Entrepreneurial Français
- Annual study measuring entrepreneurial activity in France.
