Are you a woman with a bold business idea? Ready to take the leap into entrepreneurship?
We’re excited to announce that Swansea University is piloting WEInnovate National — a dynamic, fully funded programme designed to empower women-led budding entrepreneurs. Building on the success of the WE Innovate Programme by Imperial College London, this initiative will equip participants with the skills, strategies, and support needed to turn their visions into thriving ventures.
✨ What’s Included?
- Weekly masterclasses from industry experts
- Coaching and mentorship tailored to your journey
- A residential overnight retreat to connect and recharge
- The chance to secure up to £15,000 in funding for your business
✨ Who can apply:
WEInnovate is open to women and non-binary postgraduate students, researchers, and recent graduates of Swansea University
To be eligible, applicants can / must be:
- Be a current Undergraduate student at Swansea University
- Be a current postgraduate student (Master’s or PhD) at Swansea University
- Be a current researcher employed by Swansea University
- Be a graduate / Alumnus of Swansea University who completed their degree within the last three years.
Solo founders, and co-founded teams can apply (teams can be mixed gender, as long as the team lead in female). Staff members who are on cofounded teams with any of the above are also welcome to apply.
✨ Interested in joining?
📅 For full details, including the weekly programme calendar, FAQs, and terms & conditions,
Visit our dedicated webpage: WEInnovate Swansea
To join our 2026 Swansea WeInnovate Cohort please express your interest here.
One of our team will send you the full application in which the submission deadline is 23:59 Sunday 7th December 2025.
Let’s innovate, inspire, and lead — together
