EMPOWER START 2021/2022 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
What is EMPOWER?
EMPOWER I commenced in October 2017 with 34 females being selected onto cycle one and 30 being selected onto cycle two in October 2018 and is delivered by the GMIT Innovation Hubs who have a successful track record in delivering entrepreneurship programmes across the region. EMPOWER delivers two different programmes: EMPOWER START and EMPOWER GROWTH.
EMPOWER II commenced in July 2020. Twenty female entrepreneurs have completed the first cycle of the START Programme and there are currently thirteen female entrepreneurs on the first cycle of the GROWTH programme which is due to complete in May 2021.
Applications for the next EMPOWER GROWTH programme opened on the 8th March 2021. The closing date for EMPOWER GROWTH applications is Friday 30th April at 12 noon. This programme will commence in June 2021.
Applications for the next EMPOWER START Programme will reopen in Summer 2021.
EMPOWER
START
Applications are currently open
Who is it for?
A group of 20 early stage female-led businesses (with an early stage of idea or in business less than 18 months).
When?
12 week programme, delivered weekly online, with individual mentoring and networking opportunities.
Objective
To gain confidence, think creatively, go through the start-up process and develop pitch / business model. Networking will be encouraged and a start-up community will be created.
Examples of Topics:
Problem, Solution, Opportunity, Customer Relationships, Revenue Streams. Areas such as Confidence, Leadership, Communication etc will also be developed during the Programme.
EMPOWER
GROWTH
Second cycle is currently underway
Who is it for?
A group of 12-14 female-led businesses who are in business 18 months + and are looking to scale and grow.
When?
Delivered over 10 days, one day a month, on Saturdays including individual mentoring and networking opportunities.
Objective
To build a strong network of like-minded female CEOs in the West and North West of Ireland who are looking to scale and learn from experienced business people.
Examples of Topics:
Sales (online selling, branding, distribution), Risk Management, Investment, Innovation, Strategy, Team Building etc. Topics will be based on need assessments of the group.
