Key Trends Shaping Women Entrepreneurs Worldwide in 2026

The report “Top Ten Trends 2026 for Women Entrepreneurship” edited by Dr. Rico Baldegger, International Council for Small Business (ICSB) Board Member, Ms. Camille Burns, CEO, Women Presidents Organization, and Dr. Ayman El Tarabishy, ICSB President, highlights the top ten trends shaping women’s entrepreneurship in 2026, revealing how women are leading through platforms, purpose, sustainability, and community-driven ecosystems. Together, these trends point to a future where entrepreneurship is more inclusive, globally connected, and deeply grounded in human well-being.

For example, trend No. 5 highlights:

Digital trade is enabling women entrepreneurs to reach international customers with unprecedented speed and accessibility. As online marketplaces, franchising, and global platforms expand, women are becoming influential contributors to cross-border economic activity.

Taken together, these ten trends reveal a new chapter in women’s entrepreneurship, one written not only in innovation and growth, but in human-centered leadership, resilience, and global connection.

wegg® supports this vision and is a proud partner of the Women Presidents Organization. We expect that in 2026, more women entrepreneurs will harness AI and e-commerce to transform the future, driving remarkable economic growth for everyone.

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