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WeScale

Empowering women founders across the island of Ireland to scale with confidence, attract investment and build lasting impact. Applications for this programme will reopen on 9th June 2026.

What is it?

WeScale is a programme for women founders who are serious about scaling their business, strengthening their business fundamentals and preparing for investment. 

Delivered by AwakenHub in collaboration with Cranfield University, WeScale combines world-class teaching with practical business application, bespoke mentoring and direct access to investor and corporate networks. 

With 18 places per cohort, WeScale creates a focused, high-trust, high-challenge community designed to support women founders who are building credible, scalable businesses, and help them engage confidently with investors. The programme is designed to help women founders move from growth ambition to investment readiness and execution.

WeScale is delivered by AwakenHub

Who is it for?

WeScale is for ambitious women founders leading established SMEs across the island of Ireland who are preparing for their next phase of expansion.

This programme is particularly suited to founders who are:

  • Increasing revenues, complexity or team size
  • Exploring funding options or actively seeking investment
  • Preparing for investor conversations, due diligence or pitch readiness
  • Expanding into new markets or strengthening commercial and operational structures

If you are moving beyond early-stage development and want to build an investor-ready, scalable business, WeScale is designed for you.

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Why Choose WeScale?

Expert-led, accredited scaling curriculum co-designed with Cranfield University
Tailored one-to-one mentoring from experienced founders and investors
Inclusive, women-centred peer community spanning the island
Access to investor readiness sessions and curated introductions
Immersive residentials balanced with flexible online learning
Integrated alumni community for ongoing growth, visibility, and support

What can your business expect to achieve from WeScale?

  • Become investor ready: Strengthen your financial planning, commercial narrative and funding proposition. Build a clear, credible case for investment and understand what investors expect at your stage.
  • Scale with confidence: Put the right structures in place to support expansion, improve decision-making and manage increasing complexity as your business evolves.
  • Strengthen leadership and teams: Develop your leadership capability, build strong teams and lead effectively through periods of change and expansion.
  • Compete through innovation and sustainability: Use innovation, including AI, to improve efficiency and competitiveness. Embed sustainable practices that enhance long-term value and market appeal.
  • Access long-term support and community: Benefit from mentoring, expert guidance and peer support throughout the programme. Continue your journey with a 12-month AwakenClub membership and three-year Alumni Community access.

Additional Information

How to apply

Applications will re-open on 9th June 2026.

If you have any questions or you'd like to be notified when applications reopen, get in touch via the Contact us button below.

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