Leitrim women entrepreneurs invited to join new growth and tech programmes

Women entrepreneurs in Leitrim are invited to apply for three new programmes to help them grow, innovate, and scale their businesses.

Delivered as part of the Shared Island Enterprise Scheme and led by InterTradeIreland, in partnership with Invest Northern Ireland and Enterprise Ireland, the programmes will commence at the start of 2026 and support women entrepreneurs at every stage. Participants from across the island of Ireland will gain access to expert mentorship, tailored support, workshops, and networking opportunities.

The three programmes are:

WeBuild – A tech programme delivered by TechFoundHer, designed to empower women entrepreneurs to accelerate tech-driven business ideas and develop tech-enabled ventures focused on innovation, AI learning, and building future-ready businesses.

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WeGrow – A growth programme for established women-led SMEs aiming for growth and expansion, delivered by Women in Business NI and Network Ireland.

WeScale – A scaling programme to help women entrepreneurs scale strategically and sustainably, blending world-class learning, bespoke mentoring, and investor access, delivered by AwakenHub.

Máirín Murray, co-founder of TechFoundHer, said, “This is our moment - the tools, the timing, and the opportunity have aligned. You don’t have to be a coder to build a credible tech product anymore. With GenAI and no-code tools, women can design, test, and launch faster than ever, but WeBuild goes deeper. It’s about building credibility - strong ideas, strong roadmaps, and ventures that investors and customers take seriously,”

Emma Early Murphy, Consultant, Collaborations Lead and WeGrow Programme Manager for Network Ireland, said, “This programme represents a transformative opportunity for women leaders across the island as they grow and evolve in business. I’m thrilled to be part of leading and delivering this initiative over the next three years. It’s an exceptional chance to connect, collaborate, and be part of something truly special - empowering women to step up, break barriers, and build bridges for sustainable growth.”

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Denise McQuaid from AwakenHub said, “AwakenHub is proud to lead on the WeScale initiative as part of the landmark Shared Island Enterprise Scheme, and to give women founders a permission slip to lead differently. This vital programme builds on our experience of providing women founders with the tools, mentorship, know-how, and networks they need to expand their businesses internationally, all supported by a vibrant, strong, and welcoming peer community sharing similar journeys.”

Applications for WeBuild, WeGrow, and WeScale are now open. Information on the programmes and eligibility criteria is available at InterTradeIreland.