Are you a female founder, leader or executive looking for the next step on your international business journey?
Following the success of last year’s Women’s International Network (WIN Programme), the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is delighted to open applications for the 2025 cohort across the UK.
WIN is a movement of women poised to revolutionise the business landscape for female entrepreneurs. We know female entrepreneurs need accessible and relatable networks to maximise their success.
WIN is made up of women doing business, sharing experiences and valuable learning opportunities together.
We are here to help you shatter barriers, embrace connections and opportunities, and empower you to take your business to new heights.
Why should female-led businesses join? Because they will gain:
- Increased clarity in terms of business exporting direction
- Strategic tips to achieve personal and business goals
- Greater confidence in skills and abilities
- Enhanced pitching and communication skills
- Invaluable contacts and connection via an ongoing and supportive network of female peers
- Support from a pool of dedicated DBT Trade Advisers and Export Champions
What’s the eligibility criteria?
We are primarily targeting the 8 growth sectors identified in the Industrial Strategy : Advanced Manufacturing, Clean Energy Industries, Creative Industries, Defence, Digital & Technologies, Financial Services, Life Sciences and Professional and Business Services but other exceptional export ready businesses will also be considered.
Why a programme just for female-led businesses?
Studies have revealed a stark reality – far less female-owned and led businesses export than male led ones. If women scaled businesses at the same rate as men, up to £250bn of new value could be added to the UK economy! We know from the pilot that women found the relationships they have built via WIN to be game changing for both their personal development and business growth.
What’s the cost?
The Programme is free to join and includes access to all UK and overseas activities. Flights, accommodation and subsistence for the trade mission are not included, although discounted flight and accommodation rates may be available.
If you have any questions or need further information, please reach out to Bev or Emma in the WIN Team at WIN@businessandtrade.gov.uk.
Clients need to apply to join by 30th November and are expected to attend all sessions to gain the maximum benefit.
Apply here.