SHEaccelerates: Elevating Female Founders
Delivered by St Helens Business Launchpad and Lifted Ventures
Join us for SHEaccelerates, a dynamic and empowering growth programme tailored specifically for female-founded businesses in St Helens. This initiative is designed to equip female entrepreneurs with the tools, confidence, and connections they need to thrive in today’s competitive business landscape.
To ensure full commitment, the programme features a selective application and interview process. Applications will close on Friday, 7th September. You must be available for the sessions taking place on the 18th September and 13th October.
What to Expect:
SHEaccelerates offers expert-led support to help female founders become investment-ready, overcome systemic barriers, and unlock new opportunities for growth. Through a combination of strategic guidance, peer-to-peer learning, and direct access to funding decision-makers, participants will gain:
- Tailored investment readiness support
- Strategies to navigate unconscious bias and stereotyping
- Confidence-building tools to enhance entrepreneurial self-efficacy
- Access to inclusive networks and capital pathways
Powered by Lifted Ventures
Lifted Ventures is on a mission to close the gender funding gap by increasing the flow of early-stage capital to women-led businesses. Based at Nexus, University of Leeds, Lifted Ventures champions female founders, especially those outside of London, through strategic partnerships, educational initiatives, and investor engagement.
Who Should Attend?
This programme is ideal for:
- Female founders based in St Helens
- Early-stage women-led businesses seeking growth
- Entrepreneurs looking to build investment confidence and capability
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, grow, and accelerate your business journey with the support of a powerful community.
Please note: this is a registration of interest only. Spaces are limited and subject to a selective application and interview process. Our team will be in touch shortly to discuss the next steps of the application process with you.
St Helens Business Launchpad is delivered by GC Insight, part of The Growth Company, an award-winning social enterprise. This programme is specifically designed to support businesses within the St Helens borough.
