Deadline: 13-Oct-21
Innovate UK, as part of UK Research and Innovation, is offering at least 20 Women in Innovation Awards to female entrepreneurs across the UK.
The aim of this competition is to find women with exciting, innovative ideas and ambitious plans that will inspire others. The awards are for female founders, co-founders or senior decision makers working in businesses that have been operating for at least one year.
Aims
The aim of this competition is to fund and support a diverse portfolio of Women in Innovation Award winners:
- who will be relatable role models for women from all backgrounds
- from regions across the UK
- who are solving a range of pressing societal, environmental and economic challenges
- in a variety of innovation areas.
Innovate UK is particularly encouraging applications from women who:
- have the potential, capability, experience and personal drive to become leaders in business innovation
- want to be a role model for others, including in their region, sector and to young people
- have a clear vision for their business
- are looking to develop a game changing novel idea or business innovation
- know what they are hoping to achieve from the award and how to measure success
Award Information
- The winners will receive a £50,000 grant and a bespoke package of mentoring, coaching and business support.
- Projects must start on 1 April 2022 and will last for one year.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for an award you must:
- be a female founder, co-founder or senior decision maker within a UK registered micro or SME business which has been operating for at least 12 months by the competition closing date
- carry out your project work in the UK
- intend to exploit the results from or in the UK
- be legally and contractually able to use the funding
- be available to attend an online interview panel during the week beginning 6 December 2021
- attend 2 bootcamps over one and a half days each on the 16 and 17 March 2022 and in September 2022.
- be fully committed to work as a role model for up to 5 days over the duration of the award.
For more information, visit https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/974/overview