Women’s entrepreneurs programme, Southampton Science Park
Summary
Attendees of this event may also have the opportunity to join the Science Park’s Catalyst business accelerator, a comprehensive six-month programme starting each September. SETsquared will co-deliver this training with Southampton Science Park’s team, offering participants access to a range of experienced trainers and mentors. Serena Giaminardi, Head of Programmes and Investment at SETsquared, stated: “Research shows that a record number of businesses were incorporated in the UK by female founders in 2023 – over 160,000. While this is fantastic news for female entrepreneurship, we also know that all-female-founded businesses in the UK receive only 2% of equity investment, a figure which hasn’t improved since 2011. The atmosphere of last year’s programme was warm, fun, and relaxed, with participants leaving clearly feeling inspired to take their ideas or established businesses forward.