What is EMPOWER
The Empower Programme is a new Female Entrepreneur Programme targeted at female entrepreneurs from Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.
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 32 females being selected onto the Programme and is delivered by the GMIT Innovation Hubs who have a successful
track record in delivering entrepreneurship programmes across the region. The second cycle is currently underway.
EMPOWER
START
Second cycle currently underway
Who is it for?
A group of 20 early stage female-led businesses (at early stage of idea or in business less than 1 year).
When?
Taking place once a week (10am-3pm approx) over 3 months plus networking and mentoring.
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 currently underway
Who is it for?
A group of 12 female-led businesses(in business over 2 years who clearly understand their value proposition and customer segmentation) looking to scale.
When?
Taking place once a month (half day on Saturday) over 11 months plus networking and mentoring.
Objective
To build a strong network of like-minded female CEOs in the region 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.
This project is co-funded by the Irish Government and the European Social Fund as part of the Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning 2014-2020.