Supporting women founders to scale their business strategically

WeScale

Who is it for?

WeScale is designed for ambitious women entrepreneurs leading established small and medium-sized enterprises across the island of Ireland who are ready to scale. Whether you are expanding into new markets, growing your team, or preparing for investment, WeScale provides the structure, expertise, and community to take your business to the next level.

If you're ready to scale your business and lead it to success, this programme is your ultimate launchpad. Join a community of ambitious women founders and unlock the potential to thrive on a global scale.

Businesses must be:

Be a women-led or women-founded business
Be based on the island of Ireland
Be a registered business (pre-revenue applicants are eligible)
Have fewer than 250 employees and less than £40m (or euro equivalent) in annual turnover
Have a proven business model with demonstrated product-market fit in at least one market
Have strong potential for international market expansion
Have a scalable and innovation-driven business model
Have evidence of sustained growth over three years. Earlier stage, fast-growing companies with clear momentum will also be considered
Businesses whose core activity is in the following sectors are not normally eligible for support: Wholesale, retail, distribution, tourism, hospitality, primary agriculture, personal services, and professional business services.

What do you get?

A structured and immersive journey from onboarding to graduation, with continued support beyond the programme
Nine core modules delivered across three themed learning blocks, covering strategy, operations, finance, leadership, and market expansion
Included in these learning blocks are three residential training sessions and an onboarding session, bringing participants together for in-depth learning and collaboration (attendance required, see key dates below)
Expert-led online modules and peer discussions between residential sessions for flexible learning and connection
A tailored Programme of Services (POS) enabling participants to build a bespoke scaling plan, including opportunities for one-to-one mentoring, investor and corporate matchmaking, environmental impact assessments, trade mission opportunities, and specialist workshops
Guidance and mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs, industry experts, and scaling specialists
Connection into a trusted community of like-minded founders, supported by the AwakenHub and AwakenAngels networks to ensure lasting connections and impact.