Nova School of Business & Economics (Nova SBE) Executive Education, in partnership with Sonae and EDP, has opened applications for the second edition of Women Up, a women’s leadership development programme designed to prepare experienced female managers for the challenges of senior leadership positions.

Launching in January 2027, the programme combines self-awareness, learning, individual coaching and engagement with an international community of leaders, reinforcing the three organizations’ commitment to advancing gender equity and developing more diverse leadership.

Designed for women with more than 15 years of professional experience and at least five years in management roles, Women Up offers a learning journey focused on reflecting on leadership styles, strengthening influence and preparing for future professional challenges.

The second edition includes a 360-degree assessment, four individual coaching sessions, mentoring with EDP and Sonae leaders, online sessions, and an immersive week, scheduled for March 2027.

Applications Are Now Open

Applications for the 2nd edition of Women Up are now open. The programme begins in January 2027 and is designed for women with proven management experience.

Additional information about the programme and applications is available here.

An International Community of Leaders

The first edition of Women Up brought together 33 participants from 13 nationalities and four continents, fostering a learning community grounded in diverse professional experiences and leadership perspectives.

In their evaluation of the first edition, participants gave the programme an average recommendation score of 9.4 out of 10, highlighting the relevance of the content, teaching methodologies and overall quality of instruction.