The Ministry of Economy announces the launch of the "BusinessMAMA" competition from April 3, 2026

Ministry of Economy Announces the Launch of the "BusinessMAMA" Competition.
The Ministry of Economy, in conjunction with the Belarusian Women's Union and OJSC "Belinvestbank," with the support of the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, announces the launch of the competition for the best business idea and business project "BusinessMAMA."
The goal of the Competition is to popularize entrepreneurial activities among Belarusian women, support projects aimed at developing women's businesses, and contribute to the formation of necessary competencies and knowledge for women to start their own businesses.
Participants
The competition is held among women raising children under the age of 3. Each participant can submit only one entry. The theme of business ideas and business projects is not limited.
Competition Stages
Stage 1 – Application Selection – is held remotely from April 3 to August 3, 2026;
Stage 2 – Work Presentation – is held offline from August 4 to October 1, 2026;
Stage 3 – Results Summation – is held from October 2 to October 14, 2026.
Prizes
The winners of the Competition are three participants who are awarded diplomas from the Ministry of Economy and special gifts from the Competition partners. Their competitive entries that have received special attention may, by decision of the expert commission, be awarded incentive prizes from the organizers and partners of the Competition.

BusinessMAMA Participant Guide
Regulations on the Competition Procedure
Composition of the Expert Commission

The competition results will be available at:
https://economy.gov.by/ru/news-ru/view/minekonomiki-objjavljaet-o-starte-konkursa-biznesmama-50122-2025/