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Empowering Women Entrepreneurs

In February 2024, the Irish Government announced €800m of funding for Shared Island priorities, including €30m towards the establishment of a new Shared Island Enterprise Scheme developed by InterTradeIreland, Invest Northern Ireland and Enterprise Ireland.

An element of this scheme is dedicated to fostering women entrepreneurship on an all-island basis. The first stage of this work involves funding for early pilot activities to be delivered on an all-island basis to help inform future programmes.

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We are currently inviting Expressions of Interest for eight programmes. These programmes are being delivered by our partners: Women in Business and Network Ireland, Alinea, AwakenHub/AwakenAngels, and TechFoundHer. Once we have received an Expression of Interest, the delivery partners will be in touch with you to fill in an application form.

You can express your interest in any programme from Monday 9th September. Please see the individual programme pages for their respective Expressions of Interest closing dates.

  • Early stage trading/Pre-revenue

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    Spark It

    Delivered by Women in Business and Network Ireland
    Aimed at women who are at the idea stage or who are early stage trading.
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  • AI Powered Innovation

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    Innovation Labs 1

    Delivered by TechFoundHer
    Aimed at women founders who have a tech idea, but not the tech or product skillset to build the roadmap, product, prototype or MVP.
    Learn more

  • Ideation for Researchers

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    Engage

    Delivered by Alinea
    Structured ideation programme designed for women to explore the commercialisation of their research.
    Learn more

  • Commercialisation for Researchers

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    Evolve

    Delivered by Alinea
    Specialising in validating start-up concepts, the programme supports women at the commercialisation stage of their research.
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  • Trading 2yr+

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    Grow It

    Delivered by Women in Business and Network Ireland
    Aimed at growth businesses or founders who have a solid business market but are ambitious to take their business to the next level of growth.
    Learn more

  • Global Scaling

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    SheScales

    Delivered by AwakenHub
    Aimed at women-led businesses who are ready to scale globally and interested in expanding into new markets and growing their business internationally.
    Learn more

  • Introduction to Angel Investing

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    Angel Investor Masterclasses

    Delivered by AwakenAngels
    Designed to provide aspiring and current angel investors with comprehensive insights into the world of angel investing.
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  • Advanced Investor Training

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    Deal Leader Training

    Delivered by AwakenAngels
    Aimed at women angels seeking to upskill in angel investing. It is designed for those who want to deepen their knowledge in evaluating investment opportunities.
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If you have any questions about any of the Women's Entrepreneurship programmes, please get in touch with our team.
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