What is the Female Founder Programme?
The Female Founder Programme is a collaboration between The University of Warwick and NatWest, specifically designed to support female founders of start-up businesses in the West Midlands.
Offering free support and guidance, our programme of in-person and online workshops and meet-ups will provide connection, inspiration and practical support as you start, grow, and scale your business.

Our Lineup of Guest Speakers: Sally Wilson / Nitika Vyas / Tara Sakhuja
Female Founders Unfiltered:
the reality behind the rise.
Join us for a real talk with our incredible female founder panel. Hear raw stories, lessons learnt and unfiltered advice.
Introducing our ‘Female Founders Friday’ series, where every first Friday of the month we have inspiring speakers, delicious coffee and the opportunity to co-work together afterwards.
Female Founders Unfiltered: How to flourish in 2026
In line with this year’s International Women’s Day theme ‘Give to Gain’ we are focusing on what support and resources are available in the area to help strenghten your business. Give yourself the gift of time and gain the skills, connections and insights needed to make your business thrive.

We’re a place of possibility, always looking for new ways to make things happen.

If you’re looking to grow fast and build the skills to do it right, we can help. From FinTechs to exporters, from the app makers to the risk-takers, we believe in entrepreneurs.

We bring together academics, businesses, founders, and investors, to start, scale and pivot businesses.
Unlock your potential as a female entrepreneur
Start and grow your innovative business with the University of Warwick and NatWest.
Hear from Emmaline Vaughan Ronson and Zoe Mobberley about the opportunities we offer to help grow your business…
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