Women entrepreneurs are one third of all people involved in entrepreneurial activity. Since entrepreneurship is considered a key driver for growth, the Nordic Innovation Center explored a Nordic initiative on women entrepreneurship.  Their aim was to identify obstacles that prevent women businesses to grow and to learn from other countries initiatives and their best practices.

Nordic countries differ in their policies and strategies towards women entrepreneurs.  Denmark has no specific policy for women entrepreneurship.   Sweden launched a massive 100 million SEK. project for Women Entrepreneurship.

Though the performance differs between the Nordic countries investments does not seem to be the only factor explaining gender gaps.  Diversity, networking, access to role models and mentors seem to effect entrepreneurial success.  Nordic Entrepreneurship