Female Founders

Opening date

Opening January 2027

Funding amount

£15k

In partnership with

Proof of Concept Grants awarded on a competitive basis to enable female founders to validate novel ideas, develop prototypes and progress towards commercialisation.

This competition is delivered in partnership with Women in Business.

Competition schedule

  • Applications to be submitted by competition closing date.

  • Shortlisted founders invited to pitch: Details provided after submission.

  • Decisions on applications will then be made.

For more information please visit our FAQs.

This Grant competition is opening again soon.


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