TechStart and Women in Business launch grant competition for NI-based female founders

by Startacus Admin
Female founder based in Northern Ireland? Have an innovative Business Idea? This fab funding opportunity is well worth a look!
A new funding opportunity aiming to support female founders in Northern Ireland with their innovative business ideas has just been launched by Techstart Ventures and Women in Business.
So, whether you are an individual with an exciting, novel idea, or an established business looking to explore a new product or market, you could receive a grant of up to £35k to help kickstart your business and support your innovation. The grants will be provided by Techstart Ventures and in addition, successful applicants will also receive a business mentor through the Women in Business mentoring programme.
You can check out the Techstart site for further details and info on the competition, the application process including eligibility criteria and lots more besides!
Interested in applying?
Simply complete the online application form before noon on Monday 31st January 2022.
Eligible applicants will be invited to participate in a Pitch Session with Techstart & Women in Business during the week commencing 21st February 2022 and decisions on applications will be made by the end of February 2022.
What a way that will be to start the new year!
Best of luck to all of you who apply!
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