Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Amapá Launches Prêmio Sebrae Mulher de Negócios 2026
Amapá has inaugurated the Prêmio Sebrae Mulher de Negócios 2026, encouraging local women entrepreneurs to participate for recognition and funding, with registrations open through June 19.
- • Prêmio Sebrae Mulher de Negócios 2026 launched in Amapá with free registration open until June 19.
- • Award recognizes women over 18 with formalized businesses across five categories.
- • Over 100,000 women have participated nationally since 2004.
- • State and national ceremonies scheduled for August 27 and November 17, with prizes up to R$ 50,000.
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The 2026 Prêmio Sebrae Mulher de Negócios (Sebrae Women in Business Award) has officially launched in Amapá, inviting local women entrepreneurs to showcase their business ventures and vie for recognition and prizes. With free registrations open until June 19, the initiative aims to motivate and spotlight women transforming their dreams into impactful businesses.
Denise Nunes, manager of the Service and Relationship Unit at Sebrae, emphasized the award’s role in elevating the visibility of women entrepreneurs in Amapá, underscoring the state's strong legacy of success in preceding years. The award has inspired over 100,000 women across Brazil since 2004.
Participants must be women over 18 years old—cisgender or transgender—with formalized micro or small businesses established before January 1, 2025. Eligible candidates can compete in five categories: Microentrepreneur Individual, Small Business, Rural Producer and Handicraft, Science and Technology, and International Business.
Highlighting the motivational impact, Tainara Machado, a successful entrepreneur from Santana and 2025 national runner-up in the Microentrepreneur Individual category, encouraged women to take the first step and register, praising Sebrae's support throughout her journey.
The state stage of the award is scheduled for August 27, featuring trophies and consulting opportunities for winners. The national ceremony follows on November 17, with prizes reaching up to R$ 50,000 and specialized training offers.
Lailla Nascimento, state award manager, urged participants to carefully review competition rules and share their entrepreneurial stories, which can open doors for growth and opportunity.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
