Female Founders Program

Are you trying to start a company?

The Female Founders Program is a springboard for female founders based in the Newcastle region, empowering them to navigate their startup journey with confidence. The program’s main aim is to level the playing field for committed female founders to build their businesses and reach their fullest potential.

The Female Founders Program focuses on supporting majority female-led startups by delivering high-quality support including:

Tailored mentoring and coaching
Startup insight workshops
Peer network development
Continued support

Important dates

Applications now open

Applications close: 11:59 PM Sunday 19 September 2021

Program commences: Wednesday 6 October 2021

Demo Day: Wednesday 15 December 2021

More information

City of Newcastle acknowledges that we operate on the grounds of the traditional country of the Awabakal and Worimi peoples.
We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and continuing relationship with the land, and that they are the proud survivors of more than two hundred years of dispossession.
CN reiterates its commitment to address disadvantages and attain justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this community.