Women founders or co-founders with UK registered businesses at the late stage start-up phase can apply for a grant of up to £75,000 and bespoke business support, to further their ambitious growth plans.

This competition is open to single applicants.

The applicant must be a woman founder or co-founder of a UK-registered micro, small or medium sized enterprise that is a late stage start-up.

The project must be aligned to one of the following growth sectors:

• advanced manufacturing
• digital and technologies
• life sciences

For more information click here.

This funding opportunity closes 4th February 2026.