Are you a female founder, leader or executive looking for the next step on your international business journey?
Following the success of last year's Women’s International Network (WIN Programme), the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is delighted to open applications for the 2025 cohort across the UK.
WIN is a movement of women poised to revolutionise the business landscape for female entrepreneurs. We know female entrepreneurs need accessible and relatable networks to maximise their success.
WIN is made up of women doing business, just like you, sharing experiences and valuable learning opportunities together.
We are here to help you shatter barriers, embrace connections and opportunities, and empower you to take your business to new heights.
Don’t just take our word for it. This is what some of our WINners had to say about their experience this year:
"There has been a major shift within the business over the last six months and WIN were a part of that."
"Positive synergy sums up my experience."
"I found the programme inspirational."
"A wonderful trade mission with lifelong professional connections made."
What does the programme offer?
Unleash your potential
Discover how to access overseas markets, bridge the influence gap, fully embrace funding opportunities and propel your business further and faster through, in-person seminars; exporting masterclasses and building your network, culminating in a trade mission to explore a European export market with your peers.
Connect and grow
Join a closed network of trailblazing female entrepreneurs focused on exporting to share insights, learning from each other, and building lasting connections that fuel your success.
Receive tailored support
We really understand the unique challenges you face, from funding to balancing family care. We're here to find ways to overcome them with you.
Why a programme just for women?
Studies, like the 2019 Review of Female Entrepreneurship commissioned by HM Treasury, have revealed a stark reality - far less female-owned and led businesses export than male led ones.
We know if women scaled businesses at the same rate as men, up to £250bn of new value could be added to the UK economy. That's a staggering amount of untapped potential – the WIN Programme will help you develop a plan to internationalise your business alongside some fantastic women also looking to do exactly the same.
Eligibility
Companies must be based in the UK. This programme is available to one individual per company and we reserve the right to decline applications for participation.
Participants are expected to attend all three in-person workshops, held locally between January and May 2025, with an optional trade mission to Europe.
Ready to embrace the WINning mindset? Apply today.