
Based in Northern Ireland?
Have an innovative Business Idea?
Looking to kick start your idea and could use some Grant Funding and Business Support?
Don’t miss out on the Female Founders Funding Opportunity from Women in Business in collaboration with Techstart Ventures.
Whether you are an individual with an exciting idea or an established business looking to explore a new product or market, you could receive a grant to support your innovative venture.
Thanks to funding from Invest Northern Ireland, we are offering grants of up to £40,000. We anticipate awarding around 7 grants, with a total Fund size of approximately £280,000. Successful Applicants will also receive a business mentor through Women in Business.
- Applications Open | January 2026
- Female Founders access to finance information session | January 2026
- Applications Close | TBC
- All eligible applicants will be invited to a Pitch Session with Techstart & Women in Business, further details on this will be provided post-application submission.