Wegrow
For ambitious women founders
Provided by InterTradeIreland
How to apply
Apply on the official National Enterprise Hub listing — applications and eligibility are administered by InterTradeIreland, not Tenderwatch.
Apply on neh.gov.ieAbout this support
WeGrow is a six-month Growth programme offering businesses opportunities for learning, strategic insight, and establishing valuable connections. Businesses will join a group of like-minded founders to analyse and reflect on their business potential, while engaging in in-person events, online workshops, peer networking, and expert guidance to support growth across the island. There are 25 places available per WeGrow cohort. The programme will run across six cohorts in total, concluding in 2028.
Who is it for?
The programme is ideal for women entrepreneurs and founders who have: An interest in expanding their business across the island or growing an existing customer base. A desire to achieve growth by any of the following: enhancing their team, exploring new export markets, refining branding and marketing strategies, seeking external investment, increasing sales revenue and leadership skills. A solid business and market but feel there are elements of their business that they could improve and scale, and would benefit from direction, clarity, structure and/or focus. Businesses must: Be based in Ireland or Northern Ireland Have fewer than 250 employees Have a minimum two years trading history Have a minimum annual turnover of £78,732/€90,000 and less than £40m (or euro equivalent) Have a product or service that has potential to gain customers outside their local region Be led by a woman founder or partner/director in the business Be beyond start-up stage, and seeking growth and connections across the island Have a product or service that does not displace existing products or services in the target market Demonstrate commitment to fully participate in the programme, including attending all workshops and completing any pre-work or preparatory tasks.
At a glance
- Provider
- InterTradeIreland
- Type
- Education & Training
- Categories
- Education & Training
- Industries
- Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing, Automotive, Construction, Design & Crafts, Energy, Financial, Food, Healthcare, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Real Estate, Retail, Tourism & Hospitality, Transport & Storage
- Business size
- Between 50-249 Employees, Between 10-49 Employees, Less than 10 Employees
- Max amount
- €90k
- Source
- National Enterprise Hub
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Auto-imported from neh.gov.ie. First seen 1 June 2026; last verified 1 June 2026. Always check the official listing on the National Enterprise Hub before applying — eligibility and amounts change without notice.