Business Support
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Set your tech startup up for success with the Female Founders Incubator
We're offering female founders, leaders and entrepreneurs across Leeds and Yorkshire the specialist business support they need to grow their tech startup. Benefit from over £20,000 worth of tailored support, including free desk space and expert advice, all from our leading innovation hub, Platform. With sponsorship from British Business Bank, this programme has been designed to help you grow your network, your business, and your confidence. Don't miss out, applications close on the 28th November 2024.
What's on offer?
We're on the lookout for ambitious female entrepreneurs who could benefit from a focused, six month programme to help take their business idea or startup to the next stage. This unique opportunity will provide you with all the tools you need to grow your tech business.
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Partner Network and Events
Benefit from access to the range of industry events taking place across the wider Bruntwood SciTech portfolio and build connections with our extensive network of partners across the private and public sectors.
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Desk Space
Save money and work in a collaborative environment with six months free desk space and 50% off the price for the following six months at Platform. With the addition of our recently re-developed West Village hub, we are home to over 150 businesses across Leeds and the ultimate destination for building connections.
Want to grow your tech startup?
The closing date for applications is Thursday 28th November 2024. Interviews will take place online on either 5th or 6th of December. Entrants will be notified of decisions by 12th December 2024. Successful applicants will be invited to attend the launch event and induction on Wednesday 8th January 2025 where you will meet the rest of the cohort and the programme leads - which we ask you are available to attend in person.
If you don't hear back regarding your application within a few days, or if you have any questions, please email katherine.megson@bruntwood.co.uk
Terms and conditions can be found here.
About Bruntwood SciTech
Bruntwood SciTech is the country’s leading developer of city-wide innovation ecosystems, and the largest dedicated property platform for the UK knowledge economy. Offering premium office and lab space, a range of scientific services and specialist business support, we are perfectly placed to help companies - particularly those in the science, technology and innovation sectors - to form, scale and grow.
For this programme, you'll have the opportunity to join the successful cohort of female founders at Platform, Leeds - providing you with a ready-built community of some of Leeds most innovative and disruptive digital and tech start ups and scale ups.