Introducing We Innovate at Queen’s University Belfast

Calling all ambitious women with ground breaking entrepreneurial ideas! We Innovate is a dynamic programme designed to empower women-led teams, equipping them with the skills, strategies, and support needed to turn their visions into thriving businesses.

Phase 1: Ignite Your Potential

25 women will kickstart their journey with 8 transformative masterclasses. These sessions tackle the essentials, including:

• Customer Discovery: Understanding your market.
• Personal Branding: Standing out with confidence.
• Legal Basics & IP: Protecting your ideas.
• Pitch Performance & Deck Building: Delivering your story with impact.
• Fundraising & Leadership: Unlocking resources and inspiring others.

Phase 2: Accelerate Your Growth

10 exceptional participants will advance to an two day retreat and benefit from 6 weeks of intensive coaching and mentoring, where they’ll refine their strategies and strengthen their entrepreneurial acumen.

Phase 3: Fund Your Future

A select group will compete for the ultimate prize: the chance to apply for £30,000 in funding to bring their business ideas to life.

More Than a Programme—A Community

We Innovate isn’t just about workshops and funding. It’s a community of bold, visionary women driving change and redefining success.

Key Dates:

• Application Deadline: 11th December 2024
• Programme Start: 30th January 2025

This exciting initiative is delivered in partnership with Imperial College London, blending expertise, resources, and inspiration from two world-class institutions.

 About We Innovate and Imperial College London: 10 Years of WE Innovate

In 2014, Imperial launched the first women’s entrepreneurship competition at a UK university with one clear objective: to address the stark inequalities faced by female founders. Ten years on, the programme has supported over 500 women, who have collectively raised more than £37.5 million for their ventures.

Imperial College London have now partnered with Queen's University Belfast to bring this incredible initiative to Northern Ireland, offering local women entrepreneurs the tools, connections, and funding opportunities to transform their ideas into impactful businesses. Join us as We Innovate inspires the next generation of visionary women in Northern Ireland!

Please note that this programme is open to current QUB students, researchers and alumni, however there are a limited amount of spaces open to those not linked to Queen's University Belfast.  The team lead or individual running the business should identify as a woman or non-binary.

Please complete the expression of interest form here: https://forms.office.com/e/jCSThNuDw7

Alternatively contact us at innovationprogrammes@qub.ac.uk for further information.