$50,000 for Women-Owned Beauty & Wellness Brands – Makers Mindset x The Equity Studio

The Makers Mindset x The Equity Studio 2026 Grant is providing funding and support to early-stage, women-owned businesses operating within the beauty and wellness industry.

The programme is designed to help promising consumer brands reach their next stage of growth, combining equity-free funding with mentorship and business resources.

Here’s what you can expect:

• $50,000 in equity-free funding per selected company

• Five businesses will be selected

• A total of $250,000 in grant funding

• Funding does not require founders to give up equity

• Access to mentorship and business resources

• Support for early-stage beauty and wellness businesses

• Opportunity to gain additional exposure and support from experienced founders and investors

• Backed by Makers Mindset and The Equity Studio

Who can apply?

The grant is aimed at women-owned consumer businesses in the beauty and wellness sector.

Eligible brands can include businesses operating across areas such as:

• Skincare

• Cosmetics

• Haircare

• Body care

• Personal care

• Wellness and related consumer products

Applicants should be early-stage businesses with women in significant ownership and leadership positions and should demonstrate the potential to grow their brand.

Funding: $50,000 in equity-free funding per selected company, with five companies receiving awards.

Deadline: 9 October 2026

Applications are currently open, so eligible founders only have a few days left to apply.