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For the fourth consecutive year, Women in Business NI and Techstart Ventures are partnering to invite female founders across Northern Ireland with innovative business ideas to apply for a grant of up to £35k to help kick-start their venture.

Whether you’re an individual with a novel, exciting idea or an established business exploring a new product or market, this is your chance to secure grant funding to support your innovation journey. In addition, successful applicants will receive a business mentor from Women in Business NI to help bring their idea to life.

These grants are provided by Techstart Ventures through their Techstart Grants Proof of Concept Grant Fund. This Fund is funded by Invest Northern Ireland.

Don't miss our information webinar on Thursday 8th January to find out more!

Based in Northern Ireland?
Have an innovative Business Idea?
Looking to kick start your idea and could use some Grant Funding and Business Support?

Don’t miss out on the Female Founders Funding Opportunity from Women in Business in collaboration with Techstart Ventures.

Whether you are an individual with an exciting idea or an established business looking to explore a new product or market, you could receive a grant to support your innovative venture.

The competition will offer grants of up to £35,000 each, and we anticipate awarding circa 10 grants. The grant funding is provided by Techstart Ventures through their Proof of Concept Grant Fund. This fund is funded by Invest Northern Ireland. Successful Applicants will also receive a business mentor through Women in Business.

Dates you need to know:

-Applications Open | Monday 8th December 2025

- Female Founders Grant Competition Information Session | From 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm on Thursday 8th January 2026

- Applications Close | Tuesday 27th January 2026 at 5:00pm

- All eligible applicants will be invited to a Pitch Session

Have a question?

Get in touch with the Techstart team via email: grants@techstart.vc. One of their team members will be happy to arrange a call and discuss any queries you may have ahead of the application closing date.