Full support for 'productive women'

This year's competition, which will be held in five different categories, will provide winners with cash prizes and extensive promotional support. The winners will be announced at a ceremony to be held in Istanbul in February 2026. Halkbank General Manager Osman Arslan stated that women's productive power is the cornerstone of development, saying, "We view women's entrepreneurship as a strategic priority."

Women entrepreneurs who rank in the categories of “Productive Woman Entrepreneur of the Year,” “ Technology- Based Woman Entrepreneur,” “ Rising Star,” “Zero Waste,” and “Women’s Cooperative” will be offered both financial awards and promotional support in various media.

Halkbank announced that it has increased women's competitiveness in the business world by providing a total of 102 billion Turkish Lira in financing to 254,000 women entrepreneurs since 2021. Women entrepreneurs and women's cooperatives wishing to participate in the competition can apply through Halkbank's official website until October 19, 2025.