AwakenHub Galway Meet-Up ☕

​Calling all women in business in the Galway area! 👋

​Join Maria McKeever, AwakenHub, for an informal coffee catch-up on Tuesday 22nd July at 2pm, at the Maldron Hotel, Sandy Road, Galway.

​Whether you're already growing a business or just exploring the idea, this is your chance to meet Maria and find out what AwakenHub is all about: a community built to support women entrepreneurs like you.

​We'll be chatting through:

​☕ What's on offer from AwakenHub and how we can support you

​💶 Open funding opportunities

​🚀 Business support programmes

​🌍 Upcoming trade missions

​No agenda, no pressure, just coffee, good conversation, and a chance to connect with a community that's got your back.

This event is open to everyone, including non-members, so come along for a coffee, a chat, and some great company!

AwakenHub Derry Meet-Up

​Calling all AwakenHub members in the Derry area! 👋

​Join Maria McKeever, AwakenHub, for an informal coffee catch-up on Thursday 27th August at 2pm, at the Da Vincis Hotel Derry.

​We welcome new community members to join us as well. Whether you're already growing a business or just exploring the idea, this is your chance to meet Maria and find out what AwakenHub is all about: a community built to support women entrepreneurs like you.

​We'll be chatting through:

​☕ What's on offer from AwakenHub and how we can support you

​💶 Open funding opportunities

​🚀 Business support programmes

​🌍 Upcoming trade missions

​No agenda, no pressure, just coffee, good conversation, and a chance to connect with a community that's got your back.

​Come along for a coffee, a chat, and some good company!

Join the AwakenHub team and partners from InterTradeIreland for an upcoming information session on 21st July at 10am to find out more about WeScale, our all-island scaling programme created to help women founders grow their businesses with confidence, strengthen their strategy, and connect with a supportive community of peers.

​During this short online session, you will:

• ​Discover what the WeScale programme offers and who it’s for.

• ​Hear how the modules, mentoring, and peer network work together to accelerate growth.

• ​Learn about the key dates, eligibility criteria, and how to apply, and have the opportunity to ask questions before submitting your application.

• ​Whether you’re looking to expand into new markets, preparing for investment, or strengthening your leadership team, this session will help you decide if WeScale is the right next step for your business journey.

Sign Up today

Applications for Cohort 3 close on Monday 21st September 2026

​Join us on Thursday, 17th July at 10:00am at Marcie's in Trim for a relaxed morning of coffee, conversation, and connection.

Whether you're looking to meet new people, catch up with familiar faces, or simply enjoy a good coffee, we'd love to see you there.

If you have a little extra time, we'll be heading out for a walk afterwards, feel free to join us!

​We're right on the border of Dublin and Louth, so if you're free, come along and say hello!

The SheVentures Effect -AwakenHub Community Event

Join us for The SheVentures Effect, an inspiring AwakenHub community event designed to connect ambitious women entrepreneurs with the opportunities, resources, and networks that drive business growth.

Discover how to unlock new possibilities through funding opportunities, business support programmes, strategic partnerships, and international trade missions. Hear from experts, founders, and ecosystem leaders who are helping women-led businesses scale, innovate, and succeed.

Whether you're seeking investment, looking to expand into new markets, or eager to connect with a supportive entrepreneurial community, this event will provide valuable insights, practical guidance, and meaningful connections.

SheVentures may be behind us, but the momentum is just getting started. Come back together with the AwakenHub community for an evening of celebration, connection, and opportunity — The SheVentures Effect.

We're kicking off with a look back at everything our community has achieved this year, including AwakenHub's 6th birthday and AwakenAngels' 10th investment. Then it's straight into our SheVentures cabin-hopping format: three rounds of 15-minute deep dives across eight cabins, so you can chase the conversations that matter most to you.

🛖 What's waiting in the cabins:

Curiosity to Capital — Angele Giuliano (AcrossLimits) Turn innovation into investment with Women TechEU funding and the EIC Accelerator.

Shelf-Ready: Building Brands That Scale — Wendy Slattery (Beauty Buddy & Kaidron) Get your beauty brand in front of Boots, Harrods & Space NK in one day.

Karaoke & Founder Chats: Money, Mind & Meltdowns — John Ferris One of SheVentures' most talked-about cabins returns for honest, unfiltered founder conversation.

Tell It Bold — Dan Mulhall (Former Irish Ambassador to the US, UK, Germany & Malaysia) Discover how powerful storytelling can win you a share of the €500,000 Stelios North–South Business Cooperation Awards

🚀 Opportunities in Space — Rob Hill & Susan Heaney

Could your business be part of the space economy? Explore the supply chains, innovation and growth opportunities opening up.

Build Better — Meg Magill (InterTradeIreland) Get the inside track plus everything you need to know about InterTradeIreland's We programmes for women entrepreneurs. Plus more support available from InterTradeIreland.

💷 Wallets & Wisdom —Benchmark Financial Planning & AIB Team A practical deep dive into financial planning for founders, investors and your personal wealth.

Designing Your US Playbook — Mark Owens (Team NEO & Honorary Consul of Ireland, Ohio) Learn why this trip could be your route into the US market in North East Ohio and find out more about the itinerary including the opportunity to attend VC Fest Cleveland (27–30 September 2026).

Whether you're picking up a conversation from SheVentures or starting a brand-new one, this is your night to connect, ask the bold questions, and find out what's next for you and your business.

Save your spot — we'll see you in the cabins!

​SheGenerate 6.0 – Information Session (Lunch & Learn on Zoom)

​Curious about joining Ireland’s only island-wide accelerator-lite designed exclusively for early-stage women founders? Join our SheGen6.0 Information Session to learn how SheGenerate can support you on your startup journey.

​167 women founders from 20+ sectors have already completed the programme—could you be No. 168?

​This online Lunch & Learn session will include:

• ​A full programme overview (Workshops, Big Sister Sessions, community support + more)

• ​What to expect from SheGen6.0

• ​Live Q&A with the AwakenHub team

​Bring your questions, your lunch, and your ambition.
Applications are now open—come find out if SheGenerate is right for you!

Women TechEU supports women leading deep tech start ups from Europe to grow into tomorrow’s tech leaders and putting women at the forefront of deep tech in Europe.

The Women TechEU programme continues to invest €12 million in equity-free grants between 2026 and 2028, which will support a new cohort of 160 women-led deep tech companies. We also provide a holistic business support service programme to each beneficiary.

Join us on 25th of June at 9am Irish time for the Women TechEU information session and learn all you need to know about our application process, eligibility requirements, and project specifics. We'll give you a detailed overview and a clear, step-by-step guide on how to successfully apply.

During the session, we will provide an in-depth overview of the project, discuss the specifications and eligibility criteria needed and address any common questions that you may have.

Sign up today.

Join the AwakenHub team and partners from InterTradeIreland for an upcoming information session on 22nd June at 10am to find out more about WeScale, our all-island scaling programme created to help women founders grow their businesses with confidence, strengthen their strategy, and connect with a supportive community of peers.

​During this short online session, you will:

• ​Discover what the WeScale programme offers and who it’s for.

• ​Hear how the modules, mentoring, and peer network work together to accelerate growth.

• ​Learn about the key dates, eligibility criteria, and how to apply, and have the opportunity to ask questions before submitting your application.

• ​Whether you’re looking to expand into new markets, preparing for investment, or strengthening your leadership team, this session will help you decide if WeScale is the right next step for your business journey.

Sign Up today

Applications for Cohort 3 close on Monday 21st September 2026

Martin Spiller has been delivering a dedicated series of sales sessions focused on sharpening your skills, building confidence, and helping you close deals more effectively.

This is a valuable opportunity to learn from an experienced professional, with practical tactics, real-world insights, and techniques you can start using straight away.

AwakenClub members are invited to attend the final session in Martin Spiller’s Sales Series.

This session will explore Founder led sales - Are you a rainmaker or a roadblock?

Speaker Bio:

​​​Martin is a commercially minded CFO who’s spent the last couple of decades helping businesses stop faffing about and grow. He's sat in the boardroom, rolled up his sleeves and done the work and knows the difference between strategy that works and PowerPoint waffle (although he does love PowerPoint).

​​​Bit of an odd mix being a Chartered Accountant for over 25 years as well as a (non-practising) barrister, what it means is he knows the numbers inside out but also has a bit of substance (and claims he looks good in a wig).

​​​During his “career” he’s also done quite a lot of things (as he likes changing direction and learning, a lot), having been a Corporate Financier, CFO, Entrepreneur, a serial NED, early stage investor (for a fund and himself) and a senior lecturer at a top business school. 

​​​The common thread is simple, he helps ambitious, interesting, entrepreneurial ventures turn good ideas into businesses that actually grow and make money.

​​​If you want sugar-coated advice, look elsewhere. If you want someone who’ll call a spade a shovel and get results, that’s him.

Not a member yet? Join AwakenClub today and be part of the action.

​Sales Series with Martin Spiller.

Over the coming months, Martin Spiller will be hosting an exclusive series of sales sessions designed to sharpen your skills, boost your confidence, and help you close with impact.

This is your chance to learn directly from an expert, gaining practical strategies, real-world insights, and techniques you can apply immediately.

AwakenClub members are invited to join the second session of Martin Spillers Sales Series.

This session focuses on pricing - Your price isn’t the problem.

Speaker Bio:

​​​Martin is a commercially minded CFO who’s spent the last couple of decades helping businesses stop faffing about and grow. He's sat in the boardroom, rolled up his sleeves and done the work and knows the difference between strategy that works and PowerPoint waffle (although he does love PowerPoint).

​​​Bit of an odd mix being a Chartered Accountant for over 25 years as well as a (non-practising) barrister, what it means is he knows the numbers inside out but also has a bit of substance (and claims he looks good in a wig).

​​​During his “career” he’s also done quite a lot of things (as he likes changing direction and learning, a lot), having been a Corporate Financier, CFO, Entrepreneur, a serial NED, early stage investor (for a fund and himself) and a senior lecturer at a top business school. 

​​​The common thread is simple, he helps ambitious, interesting, entrepreneurial ventures turn good ideas into businesses that actually grow and make money.

​​​If you want sugar-coated advice, look elsewhere. If you want someone who’ll call a spade a shovel and get results, that’s him.

Not a member yet? Join AwakenClub today and be part of the action.

SheVentures Game Plan
Turn two days at SheVentures into a year of momentum.

Have you ever left an event feeling like you spoke to everyone except the people who could really move the needle for your business?

This session is about changing that. Instead of wasting time and energy, you’ll learn from experts how to connect meaningfully at SheVentures, from choosing the right rooms and conversations, to knowing what to say when you get there. With a bit of smart prep, you can turn two days at SheVentures into a year’s worth of momentum, opportunities and relationships for your business.

Led by Clare McGee, this high impact practical session with AwakenHub favourite Clare McGee will help you get conference‑ready.

In just 70 minutes, you’ll:

• Clarify what you want to get out of SheVentures (connections, customers, collaborators and more)

• Shape a simple “conference pitch” you can use in any room

• Get tips on choosing sessions, stands and people to prioritise over the two days

Whether you’re attending, exhibiting, partnering, or SheVentures‑curious, come along with a notebook and your questions. You’ll leave with a clearer game plan — and a bit more excitement — for June 7–9, 2026.

AwakenClub members are invited to join our 8 minute mixer.

Think of it as a friendly shuffle through the AwakenHub community.

You join the Zoom, we’ll whisk you into small prearranged breakout rooms for 8 minutes at a time, then mix things up so you meet a fresh bunch. No awkward intros, no sales pitches, just quick-fire conversations to say hello, swap ideas, and see where it leads.

​​When the timer runs out, the official part is done, but the chats you start could go anywhere.

Not a member yet? Join AwakenClub today and be part of the action.

From Priorities to Progress

Transforming Everyday Actions into Extraordinary Impact

You are running a business, building a team, and making decisions at pace. The gap between having a clear strategy and actually executing it is one of the biggest challenges founders face, especially in a hybrid world where alignment is harder to sustain.

This session will show you how to close that gap.

About the Tools

Mural is a visual AI collaboration platform that connects strategy to execution in one shared workspace, making it easier to align your team, prioritise what matters, and take action faster.

LUMA Institute brings the practical methods: a human-centred design approach that gives you the language, mindset, and behaviours to solve complex challenges alongside your team or customers.

Together, Mural + LUMA create a powerful, accessible way to move from chaos to clarity, at any stage of your business.

What You Will Learn

• How to prioritise quickly when everything feels urgent

• A practical framework to help your team build and own an action plan

• How to design collaboration intentionally, so it actually produces results

Your Expert Facilitator

Caroline Gilliland

Principal Consultant | LUMA Instructor & Mural Champion

Caroline is an award-winning, humanity-centred designer and change champion with 10 years of experience across research and development, product design, AI, machine learning, and people management. She has worked across six continents and holds an average NPS score of 100 from client feedback in 2025.

Based in the North West of Ireland, Caroline has been a LUMA Instructor for eight years, scaling human-centred design practices inside Fortune 500 organisations worldwide. She is recommended by members of the UK Design Council and the global LUMA Instructor network.

This is a members-only AwakenHub event. Come ready to think, collaborate, and leave with something you can use immediately.

New to Mural or not sure where to start?

No problem this session is designed for beginners. Check out the  Intro to Mural Part One video below before the session, or grab free Mural access here.

Already using Mural and want to go deeper?

Explore how founders are using it to define project goals, build effective strategies, and streamline their planning process. Strategy and Planning with Mural

Caroline is an award winning humanity centered designer and change champion. The last 10 years have been spent in a variety of industries; from research and development, product design, sustainable and accessible practices to people management in Insurance, Technology, Marketing and Education. Caroline has focused in a range of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, machine learning, virtual reality and conversation design.

Based in the North West of Ireland, Caroline has had the opportunity to work on 6 out of 7 of the continents in the world. Her 2025 average NPS score was 100, coming from feedback of clients. Caroline has been a LUMA Instructor for the last 8 years, scaling humanity centered design across many Fortune 500 organisations. Caroline meets people where they are and brings them on a journey to go from an existing situation to a preferred situation. Caroline comes highly recommended by members of the UK Design Council and LUMA Instructor network.

A huge thank you to Caroline Gilliand for sharing her expertise in Mural and LUMA with our AwakenHub community across the island of Ireland. Dont miss out secure your seat below.

AwakenHub x Donegal Women In Business Meet Up

AwakenHub & Donegal Women in Business Network warmly invite you to join us for a coffee morning in Inishowen this April.

​This relaxed, informal event is open to all and completely free to attend.

​☕️ Inishowen Innovation, St. Oran’s Road, Buncrana, Co. Donegal F93 RT73
⌚ 10:00am – 11:30am
🎟️ Tickets: FREE

​What to Expect:

• ​Connect with women founder and women led business communities
  Learn more about both AwakenHub and the Donegal Women in Business Network, and how they can support you and your business journey.

• ​Build Meaningful Connections
  Meet and connect with local businesswomen, founders and professionals.

• ​Expand Your Reach
  Grow your network through valuable, real-world conversations with other entrepreneurs.

• ​A Warm, Relaxed Atmosphere
  Enjoy good coffee, light treats and easy, engaging conversations.

​We’d love to see you there.

Activate AI: From Hype to Hands-On

​Join us for the Activate AI Regional Showcase on March 25th in the Millennium Forum, Derry. A celebration of innovation and collaboration across Northern Ireland’s AI cluster. This event will highlight the achievements and progress of participating companies who are transforming their operations through artificial intelligence.

​Hear directly from NI businesses who are bridging capability gaps, driving productivity, and applying AI in practical, impactful ways. Through facilitated peer-learning sessions, participants will exchange insights, share lessons learned, and discuss their next steps toward sustainable AI adoption.

What to Expect

✔ Real regional case studies
✔ Established firms sharing productivity gains
✔ Startups building with AI from day one
✔ Practical supports you can access immediately
✔ Launch of the ActivateAI Implementation Toolkit
✔ Direct access to local AI solution providers and supports

Who Should Attend?

• Tech based businesses

• Established businesses seeking productivity gains

• SMEs exploring AI adoption

• Founders and scaleups building AI-enabled products

• Policymakers and economic development stakeholders

• Investors and ecosystem leaders

​We’ll also officially launch the Activate AI SME Toolkit, a new resource designed to help organisations continue their AI journey with confidence and clarity.

Here directly from business owners of the benifits of ActivateAI. Use this Link to access the Playlist of videos .

Agenda

​Agenda

​09:00-10:00 Registration and Networking Breakfast

​Open access to Demo Arcade featuring local AI and tech eco-system supports

​10:00 - 10:20 Welcome & Global Economic Opportunity of AI in Northern Ireland with Clare McGee and Russ Shaw CBE Founder, Tech London Advocates & Global Tech Advocates

​10:20 - 10:40 Guest Speaker - Ciaran Ryan, OptikAI

​10:40 - 11:10 AI implementation with AICC. Case study presentations to show implications of AI across the Region

​11:10 - 11:35 Panel 1 - AI in Action: Driving Productivity in Established Firms

​11:35 - 12:00 Panel 2 - Building with AI from Day One

​12:00 - 12:15 The Network Effect of AI Adoption with Kelly Hoey in conversation with Lynette Fay

​12:15 - 12:30 ActivateAI Toolkit Launch Q&A & Next Steps

​12:30 - 13:15 Networking & Demo Arcade

Storytelling To Perfect Your Pitch with Kelly Hoey

Whether you are refining your MVP, raising angel investment, preparing for Series A or pitching to your first or biggest client, your growth depends on one thing: can someone quickly understand what you do and why it matters?

Kelly Hoey, author of Build Your Dream Network and AwakenHub Big Sister extraordinaire, joins us for a practical, interactive session focused on sharpening the story behind your pitch.

This is not about perfecting slides. It is about understanding when to go big with vision and ambition, and when to keep it tight and focused to spark interest and open doors.

Across a 70-minute session, including two working breakouts, you will:

• Refine your story at the right “altitude” for the room you are in
• Test whether your narrative travels clearly when someone else introduces you
• Learn how to build traction through smart, strategic and impactful storytelling

Come with the pitch you're currently using, along with a notebook, an open mind and listening ears and you will leave with two calibrated versions of your pitch and greater confidence about when to use each one.

Practical. Honest. Action-focused. Designed for founders at every stage.

​Curious about joining AwakenClub?

​​Are you a woman founder looking to be part of the first island of Ireland community built by women founders for women founders with a mission to remove the barriers that you experience in achieving investment, scale and success?

​​Got questions? We’ve got answers.

​​Join our FREE online info session with AwakenHub CoFounder Sinead Crowley to explore how we can support your founder journey!

​​All you need to do is register below and come along for a friendly and informal overview with plenty of time to chat through any questions you might have.

​​Open to founders living or connected to the island or Ireland (including diaspora). We are sector agnostic and open to founders at all stages, ages and sectors. You can read a bit more about what we are about

Membership Benefits

• Access to a private community of 300+ women founders and allies, designed specifically for women building and scaling businesses.

• Regular member sessions, community and peer events to connect, share challenges, and learn from others on a similar journey.

• Big Sister mentoring and access to experienced founders who have already built and scaled, so you can shortcut mistakes.

• Targeted workshops, exclusive events, and full event playbacks focused on funding, growth, and investment readiness.​

• Practical support around funding and investment, including visibility with AwakenAngels and ecosystem signposting.​​

• Bi-annual small-group coaching and a structured 5-part journey map from starting up to raising finance, so you always know your next step.​

​​Looking forward to meeting you!

Sales Strategy with Martin Spiller

In February, the AwakenHub community will be joined by Martin Spiller for a highly practical Sales Strategy session designed for ambitious women founders and leaders who want growth that is real, measurable and sustainable.

Drawing on decades of experience as a commercially minded CFO, entrepreneur, investor and board-level advisor, Martin will cut through sales noise and surface what genuinely drives revenue. This will not be a theoretical discussion. The session will focus on the commercial fundamentals that underpin effective sales strategy, how to align sales activity with financial reality, and how to move from well-intentioned ideas to consistent execution and results.

Expect direct insight, and honest challenge, informed by Martin’s unique combination of financial rigour, legal training and hands-on leadership across scaling businesses. Participants will leave with sharper thinking around where sales strategies succeed, where they quietly fail, and what to prioritise next.

This session will act as the gateway to a forthcoming members-only series of Sales Strategy and Growth Deep Dives, where AwakenHub members will have the opportunity to go further into implementation and growth planning, supported by expert guidance and peer learning.

Speaker Bio

Martin is a commercially minded CFO who’s spent the last couple of decades helping businesses stop faffing about and grow. He's sat in the boardroom, rolled up his sleeves and done the work and knows the difference between strategy that works and PowerPoint waffle (although he does love PowerPoint).

Bit of an odd mix being a Chartered Accountant for over 25 years as well as a (non-practising) barrister, what it means is he knows the numbers inside out but also has a bit of substance (and claims he looks good in a wig).

During his “career” he’s also done quite a lot of things (as he likes changing direction and learning, a lot), having been a Corporate Financier, CFO, Entrepreneur, a serial NED, early stage investor (for a fund and himself) and a senior lecturer at a top business school. 

The common thread is simple, he helps ambitious, interesting, entrepreneurial ventures turn good ideas into businesses that actually grow and make money.

If you want sugar-coated advice, look elsewhere. If you want someone who’ll call a spade a shovel and get results, that’s him.

AI Deep Dive Action Lab.

Join the AwakenHub online community for a focused, practical deep dive into Artificial Intelligence, designed to move beyond theory and into real-world application. This interactive session will feature a lead expert speaker sharing clear, actionable guidance on implementing AI within organisations, programmes and workflows.

Participants will then take part in facilitated breakout rooms to explore use cases, challenges and opportunities in a collaborative, peer-led environment. This event marks the entry point to our members-only AI Deep Dive Labs launching in 2026, offering continued hands-on learning and experimentation for those ready to embed AI strategically and responsibly.

Curious about joining AwakenClub?

​​Are you a woman founder looking to be part of the first island of Ireland community built by women founders for women founders with a mission to remove the barriers that you experience in achieving investment, scale and success?

​​Got questions? We’ve got answers.

​​Join our FREE online info session with AwakenHub CoFounder Sinead Crowley to explore how we can support your founder journey!

​​All you need to do is register below and come along for a friendly and informal overview with plenty of time to chat through any questions you might have.

​​Open to founders living or connected to the island or Ireland (including diaspora). We are sector agnostic and open to founders at all stages, ages and sectors. You can read a bit more about what we are about HERE.

​​Looking forward to meeting you!

AwakenHub Dublin Meetup

Join the AwakenHub team on Tuesday 20th January at The Spencer Hotel from 4:30pm to 6:30pm in the Lounge for AwakenHub's Dublin Meet up for networking to kick off 2026 after a cracker day launching SheGen5 and WeScale.

​RSVP to join in on the fun.

SheGenerate 5.0 – Information Session (Lunch & Learn on Zoom)

​Curious about joining Ireland’s only island-wide accelerator-lite designed exclusively for early-stage women founders? Join our SheGen5.0 Information Session to learn how SheGenerate can support you on your startup journey.

​Over 143 women founders from 20+ sectors have already completed the programme—could you be No. 144?

​This online Lunch & Learn session will include:

• ​A full programme overview (workshops, Big Sister Sessions, community support + more)

• ​What to expect from SheGenerate 5.0

• ​Live Q&A with the AwakenHub team

​Bring your questions, your lunch, and your ambition.
Applications are now open—come find out if SheGenerate is right for you!

​https://www.awakenhub.com/shegen

Join the AwakenHub & AwakenAngels Derry team, and members for an informal meet-up and drinks to wrap up the year on 11 December 2025.

We understand that there are a lot of events on, and a lot of demands on funds pre-Christmas so wed like to treat you all to a Christmas Drink, some nibbles and a proper social catch up.

Please also feel free to invite any guests to join us, the more the merrier

​This is open to any woman founder to join, whether an AwakenClub Member or not but please ensure to RSVP in advance so we know to look out for you and we will update you on confirmed location.

We are a friendly lot as you will see from below. ​Looking forward to seeing you there.

Join AwakenHub & AwakenAngels Co-founder Sinead Crowley and Cork County Ambassador Breda O'Regan, Lia Eyecare for an informal meet-up and drinks to wrap up the year on 10 December 2025 in The Kingsley Hotel.

​This is open to any woman founder to join, whether an AwakenClub Member or not but please ensure to RSVP in advance so we know to look out for you and we will update you on confirmed location.

We are a friendly lot as you will see from below. ​Looking forward to seeing you there.

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs through Intellectual Property in the EU

Join our webinar aimed at women entrepreneurs and advisers

AwakenHub is delighted to announce a collaboration with Women TechEU and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) to host an online training and networking event.

This unique opportunity aims to strengthen your knowledge of intellectual property (IP), foster peer learning, and expand your professional network.

The webinar will highlight the importance of intellectual property protection and its role in supporting women-led innovation across Europe and will be organised within the framework of the EUIPO cooperation with the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) established by the European Commission.

This training session will be delivered by EUIPO experts on key IP topics relevant to women entrepreneurs.

09:00-09:15 Welcome address

EUIPO: Executive Director / Deputy Executive Director

09:15-09:40 WHY IS IP IMPORTANT: INTRODUCTION TO IP RIGHTS AND THE VALUE OF IP FOR BUSINESS

09:40-10:10 EUIPO Supporting SMEs and start-ups: EUIPO initiatives to make your business grow and flourish (SME Fund, pro-bono)

10:10- 10:30 Lessons from Women entrepreneurs on navigating IP

10:30-11:00 Open discussion, networking and exchange of views

Hosted by: AwakenHub

Experts leading the session: EUIPO Team & Maria McKeever

EUIPO is the European Union Intellectual Property Office responsible for managing the EU trade marks and the registered European Union designs, and EU geographical indications for craft and industrial products. Established in 1994 and based in Alicante, Spain, it provides protection for intellectual property rights that are valid across all EU Member States. The EUIPO also cooperates with national and international intellectual property offices to promote innovation, creativity, and the effective enforcement of IP rights throughout Europe.

Get financial support with the SME Fund, take advantage of our free intellectual property support, and explore the EUIPO learning resources for Small and Medium Enterprises. https://www.euipo.europa.eu/en/sme-corner

WeScale Information Session

Join InterTradeIreland and AwakenHub for our upcoming webinar on Wednesday 3rd December 7pm to learn more about WeScale – our new all-island scaling initiative designed to support women founders to scale their businesses with confidence, develop and enhance their strategy, and build their community.

During this short online session, you will:

• Discover what the WeScale programme offers and who it’s forHear how the modules, mentoring, and peer network work together to accelerate growthLearn about the key dates, eligibility criteria, and how to apply, and have the opportunity to ask questions before submitting your application

• Whether you’re looking to expand into new markets, preparing for investment, or strengthening your leadership team, this session will help you decide if WeScale is the right next step for your business journey.

Sign up now.

Learn more

*Applications for the WeScale programme close on Monday 8th December at 12pm.

WeScale Information Session

Join InterTradeIreland and AwakenHub for our upcoming webinar on Wednesday 3rd December 10:00am to learn more about WeScale – our new all-island scaling initiative designed to support women founders to scale their businesses with confidence, develop and enhance their strategy, and build their community.

During this short online session, you will:

• Discover what the WeScale programme offers and who it’s forHear how the modules, mentoring, and peer network work together to accelerate growthLearn about the key dates, eligibility criteria, and how to apply, and have the opportunity to ask questions before submitting your application

• Whether you’re looking to expand into new markets, preparing for investment, or strengthening your leadership team, this session will help you decide if WeScale is the right next step for your business journey.

Sign up now.

Learn more

*Applications for the WeScale programme close on Monday 8th December at 12pm.

WeScale Information Session

Join InterTradeIreland and AwakenHub for our upcoming webinar on Friday 28th November at 2pm to learn more about WeScale – our new all-island scaling initiative designed to support women founders to scale their businesses with confidence, develop and enhance their strategy, and build their community.

During this short online session, you will:

• Discover what the WeScale programme offers and who it’s forHear how the modules, mentoring, and peer network work together to accelerate growthLearn about the key dates, eligibility criteria, and how to apply, and have the opportunity to ask questions before submitting your application

• Whether you’re looking to expand into new markets, preparing for investment, or strengthening your leadership team, this session will help you decide if WeScale is the right next step for your business journey.

Sign up now.

Learn more

*Applications for the WeScale programme close on Monday 8th December at 12pm.