Closes 1 Nov

Running a women’s health or femtech startup but struggling to look as professional as your product deserves? The WomanKind Creative Grant 2027 gives one startup a complete rebrand worth US$15,000, covering brand strategy, a new visual identity and pitch materials, at no cost. Startups from any country can apply, and applications close on 1 November 2026.

Grant at a Glance

Organiser: WomanKind (Design for WomanKind), a US non-profit based in San Diego
Sponsor: Design services donated by the branding studio Alfa Charlie
Value: US$15,000 in brand strategy and design support (in kind, not cash)
Format: A six-week remote design partnership starting in mid-January 2027
For: Early-stage women’s health and femtech startups
Deadline: 1 November 2026

Benefits

The winning startup gets a full brand makeover from a professional design team:

Brand strategy workshop (6 hours): Work out your core values, target audience, competitors, positioning, strengths and brand personality.
New visual identity: A logo, colour palette, font recommendations, supporting visual elements and a brand guide (the “Brand Compass Book”).
Brand materials: In the final week, the team designs key assets such as a pitch deck or packaging.
Follow-up support: Three quarterly check-in consultations after the project ends.

For an early-stage startup, this kind of work would normally cost thousands of dollars. A strong brand can make a real difference when you approach investors, partners and customers.

Eligibility

Your startup works in women’s health or femtech. WomanKind defines women’s health inclusively, covering cisgender, transgender and non-binary women.
You are at an early stage or up to Series A (startups at other stages can still apply).
You are ready for a full rebrand, not just a logo refresh.
Startups outside the US can apply, as long as your team can join calls between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday to Friday.
Past applicants are welcome to apply again.

Selection Criteria

Applications are judged on:

Originality: How new your solution is
Impact: The difference it can make to women’s health
Clarity of purpose: How well you explain what you do and why
Problem understanding: How deeply you understand the problem you are solving

Timeline

Stage	Date
Applications close	1 November 2026
Shortlist video calls (30 minutes)	By mid-December 2026
Winner notified	By 31 December 2026
Other applicants notified	Early January 2027
Design partnership begins	Mid-January 2027

Tips for a Strong Application

Explain why branding matters now. Are you about to fundraise, launch a product or enter a new market? Show how a rebrand would help at this moment.
Be clear about the health problem. Describe who you serve, what their challenge is and why existing options fall short.
Show impact with evidence. User numbers, pilot results or clinical partners strengthen your case.
Plan for time zones. If you are in Africa, Europe or Asia, calls between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time fall in your evening or night. Make sure your team can attend.