The Bank of America Center for Women Entrepreneurs
More opportunities for women of color
Now, even more women will have the tools to manage and scale a successful business through the Bank of America Institute for Women’s Entrepreneurship at Cornell. The online program is expanding and will include more seats specifically for women of color.
Our Partners
We invest in partnerships that connect women entrepreneurs to the mentoring, training and capital they need to power their success.

Bank of America Institute for Women’s Entrepreneurship at Cornell
Through this free online program, women can earn a certificate in business from an Ivy League university. They’ll gain the skills, knowledge and resources necessary to build, manage and scale a successful business.

Kiva Women’s Entrepreneurship Fund
Bank of America, the U.S. Department of State and Kiva have joined forces through the “Women’s Entrepreneurship Fund.” The fund will help to crowdfund loans to one million women entrepreneurs around the world.

Cherie Blair Foundation for Women
Women in developing and emerging economies have the drive and ambition to become successful, but lack access to the business skills, technology and capital they need. This innovative program combines mentoring with technology to offer one-on-one support.

Tory Burch Foundation Capital Program
Women entrepreneurs face significant obstacles, including access to capital and business networks. This program connects women business owners to affordable loans to help grow their businesses.

The Global Ambassadors Program
Developed with Vital Voices, an NGO that empowers emerging women leaders, this program invests in emerging women leaders around the world by matching them with mentors who are established leaders.
Spotlights
More resources for small business, from our partners at the Tory Burch Foundation
The Tory Burch Foundation has compiled a list of resources available to small businesses impacted by the coronavirus. It includes links to everything from SBA disaster assistance to mentoring support to industry-specific relief funds.
Strategies of Successful Women Entrepreneurs
Women who run companies with more than $5 million in annual revenue know a lot about overcoming challenges. This report from Bank of America Private Bank and Babson College reveals how entrepreneurs move past the obstacles.
Women Invested: Navigating the new realities
Moderated by award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien, this three-part virtual event series explores the pressures and opportunities women face today, from caregiving to staying connected in a disconnected world.