Applications open for WeScale programme
Funded scaling programme for women-led businesses
Applications are open for Cohort 3 of WeScale, a programme helping women founders in Northern Ireland and Ireland grow their businesses and prepare for investment.
The programme offers:
- expert-led learning
- one-to-one mentoring
- investor-readiness support
- access to business and investor networks
- peer support from other women founders
There are 18 places available in this cohort.
Who can apply
WeScale is for women founders leading established small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who are:
- growing their revenue, team or operations
- exploring funding or investment
- expanding into new markets
- preparing to meet investors
Check the full eligibility criteria.
How to apply
To apply for WeScale, register or log in to the InterTradeIreland website to access the application form.
Applications close at midday on 21 September 2026.
If you would like more information before applying, online information sessions are taking place on:
- 27 August 2026, 10am
- 3 September 2026, 12pm
- 17 September 2026, 5pm
These sessions will provide an overview of the programme and allow potential applicants to ask questions. Register now to attend WeScale sessions.
WeScale is delivered by AwakenHub with Cranfield University and is led by InterTradeIreland, in partnership with Invest Northern Ireland and Enterprise Ireland. The programme is funded by the Government of Ireland’s Shared Island Enterprise Scheme, so there is no cost to take part.
First published 26 August 2026