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Women in Innovation Award 2025/26

Registration open until 30 Jun 2027

Welcome to the Women in Innovation Award 2025/26 cohort networking space!

This platform has been set up to support the Women in Innovation Award 2025/26 cohort to connect, collaborate, and learn from each other throughout the programme.

You are part of a group of women founders building and growing innovative businesses across different sectors. This space gives you a practical way to connect with other cohort members, explore shared challenges, and build relationships beyond the training sessions.

We encourage you to create your profile and start connecting with others across the cohort.

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What can you do on the platform?

Post on the marketplace
Share information about your business, what you are currently working on, and where you would value input, connections, or support.

Message founders directly
Reach out to other cohort members to start a conversation, ask questions, or explore shared interests and opportunities.

Book a meeting with other founders
Arrange time to connect, exchange experiences, and identify ways you can support each other or collaborate.

How the platform can support you:

This space is here to help you:

  • Build meaningful connections across the cohort between sessions

  • Access peer insight from founders navigating similar challenges

  • Identify opportunities for collaboration, support, and shared learning

  • Strengthen relationships that can continue beyond the programme

Questions about the cohort?

Email womenininnovation@iukbc.org.uk

Questions about this platform? Contact your event manager below.

Innovate UK Business Connect

Alexandra O'Brien