What is EMPOWER?
The Empower Programme is a Female Entrepreneur Programme targeted at female entrepreneurs from Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. This programme plans to address specific challenges that hinder females and will help to fast track female-led businesses.
It 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.
Applications for EMPOWER 2020 are now closed as the programmes are underway. Applications for EMPOWER GROWTH 2021 will reopen in Spring 2021 and EMPOWER START will reopen in Summer 2021.
EMPOWER
START
Applications will reopen in Summer 2021
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
Applications will reopen in Spring 2021
Who is it for?
A group of 12-14 female-led businesses who are in business 3 years + and are looking to scale and grow.
When?
Delivered over 11 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.
