SETsquared Bristol launch pre-incubation programme for new women-led businesses

SETsquared Bristol has partnered with NatWest to manage the year-long Back Her Business project

SETsquared Bristol has partnered with NatWest’s Back Her Business initiative, supported by Crowdfunder, to launch a free programme to help women formed businesses access world class business support, which includes workshops, coaching and mentoring from expert advisors, as well as support to launch a crowdfunding campaign.

SETsquared Bristol was awarded the grant to run the programme due to its world class expertise in business support and its commitment to diversity. Monika Radclyffe, Centre Director at SETsquared Bristol said:

“This partnership demonstrates the continuing importance of inspiring and encouraging women to start their own businesses, which aligns with SETsquared Bristol’s commitment to championing diversity and inclusion.”

We are encouraging local women with any business ideas or side hustles to get in touch with SETsquared Bristol and learn about how they can help them to found a business and grow into commercial success.

If you’re ready to take the next step to grow your business, apply online.

More information on Back Her Business

• Back Her Business is open to UK residents with new UK projects.

• Selection of 18 businesses and business founders will take place in February 2020.

• The pre-incubation programme runs from March 2020 – August 2020 and includes full day workshops delivered by SETsquared Bristol Entrepreneurs in Residence and external experts, access to Advisors in Residence and mentor support.

• The programme will culminate in the launch of crowdfunding campaigns for all the businesses in October 2020.

• NatWest are offering grants to certain successful projects (each project may receive NatWest top-up funding up to 50% of the overall fundraising target up to a maximum of £5,000).

Find out more: natwestbackherbusiness.co.uk