WeGrow is a funded six-month Growth programme offering businesses opportunities for learning, strategic insight and establishing valuable connections. Businesses will join a group of like-minded founders to analyse and reflect on their business potential, while engaging in in-person events, online workshops, peer networking, and expert guidance to support growth across the island.

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The WeGrow programme, led by InterTradeIreland in partnership with Invest Northern Ireland and Enterprise Ireland, is part of the Shared Island Enterprise Scheme, funded by the Government of Ireland. WeGrow is delivered by Women in Business NI and Network Ireland.

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Applications open on Thursday 5th February and will close at 12pm on Wednesday 11th March.

Find out more and apply via the InterTradeIreland website.

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How your business can benefit
  • Increased turnover or improved profitability
  • New markets or new revenue streams
  • Strategic analysis and strategic planning resulting in improved clarity
  • A takeaway strategic action plan
  • Increased confidence in all areas of business development
  • Adoption of a growth mindset
  • Stronger leadership skills
  • Renewed ambition and vision.
What's included in the programme?
  • Two-day residential at Killeavy Castle, (accommodation included)
  • Three two-day “Deep Dive” in-person events across the island, focusing on strategy, business learning, and growth, delivered by specialist consultants (accommodation not included)
  • Three individual growth action planning sessions with a dedicated growth consultant
  • A champion entrepreneur matched to each participant for guidance and support
  • Three online champion peer group mastermind sessions in small mixed groups of four participants from Northern Ireland and Ireland, led by champion entrepreneurs through the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women programme. Four online specialist workshops
  • Access to an online forum and weekly chat for peer support and discussion
  • Invitation to participate in All-Island alumni events and peer circles.
Are There Any WeGrow Programme Fees?
  • The programme is funded by the Government of Ireland’s Shared Island Enterprise Scheme, meaning there is no fee to participate.
  • Accommodation for the two-day residential is included in the programme and provided at no cost to participants.
  • For other in-person sessions, participants who wish to avail of accommodation will be responsible for covering these costs themselves.
  • If you have any questions about costs or programme logistics, please contact the InterTradeIreland Enquiry Form.

Meet Pilot Programme Participants

Have a look at the incredible business owners from the Grow It pilot programme.

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Is This Programme Right for You?

The programme is ideal for women entrepreneurs and founders who have:

1. An interest in expanding their business across the island or growing an existing customer base.

2. A desire to achieve growth by any of the following: enhancing their team, exploring new export markets, refining branding and marketing strategies, seeking external investment, increasing sales revenue and leadership skills.

3. A solid business and market, but feel there are elements of their business that they could improve and scale, and would benefit from direction, clarity, structure and/or focus.

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Key Dates You Need To Know 

Connect 1 | May 2026

Growth through Strategic Analysis (2-Day Residential)

  • Dates: Tue 5 – Wed 6 May
  • Time: Starts 1:30pm (5th) / Ends 4:30pm (6th)
  • Location: Killeavy Castle, Newry
  • Notes: Accommodation & evening soiree included.

Mastermind Peer Group 1

  • Date: May 2026 (TBC)
  • Time: 90 mins
  • Format: Online
  • Groups: 4–5 participants per group

Growth through AI

  • Date: Wed 13 May
  • Time: 10am–1pm
  • Format: Online (Zoom)
  • Duration: 3 hours
Connect 2 | June 2026

Growth through Sales & Marketing (2 Days)

  • Dates: Mon 15 – Tues 16 June
  • Time: 10:30am–6pm (Day 1) 9:30am–4:30pm (Day 2)
  • Location: Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone
  • Notes: Accommodation not included; no evening arrangements.

Mastermind Peer Group 2

  • Date: September TBC
  • Format: Online – 90 mins
  • Groups: 4–5 participants

Growth through Tendering & Procurement

  • Date: Tues 8 September
  • Time: 10am–12:30pm
  • Format: Online
  • Duration: 2.5 hours
Connect 3 | September 2026

Growth through Leadership & Scaling (2 Days)

  • Dates: Mon 14 – Tues 15 September
  • Time: 10:30am–5:30pm (Day 1) 9:30am–4:30pm (Day 2)
  • Location: Enterprise Ireland, Dublin
  • Notes: Accommodation not included.

Growth through Funding & Investor Readiness

  • Date: Wed 7 October
  • Time: 10am–1pm
  • Format: Online
  • Duration: 3 hours

Mastermind Peer Group 3

  • Date: November TBC
  • Format: Online – 90 mins
  • Groups: 4–5 participants
Connect 4 | November 2026

Growth through Strategic Planning (2 Days)

  • Dates: Tues 3 – Wed 4 November
  • Time: 10:30am–5:30pm (Day 1) 9:30am–4:30pm (Day 2)
  • Location: Lawlors, Kildare
  • Notes: Evening soiree on 3rd.

Programme Completion

121 Action Planning & Offboarding

  • Date: December
  • Format: Online – 1 hour (flexible)

121 Mentoring

  • Arranged with assigned consultant.
  • Consultants typically come from the programme’s approved facilitator pool.
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