Wescale
Supporting women founders to scale their business strategically
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.ieWho is it for?
WeScale is designed for ambitious women entrepreneurs leading established small and medium-sized enterprises across the island of Ireland who are ready to scale. Whether you are expanding into new markets, growing your team, or preparing for investment, WeScale provides the structure, expertise, and community to take your business to the next level. If you're ready to scale your business and lead it to success, this programme is your ultimate launchpad. Join a community of ambitious women founders and unlock the potential to thrive on a global scale. Businesses must be: Be a women-led or women-founded business Be based on the island of Ireland Be a registered business (pre-revenue applicants are eligible) Have fewer than 250 employees and less than £40m (or euro equivalent) in annual turnover Have a proven business model with demonstrated product-market fit in at least one market Have strong potential for international market expansion Have a scalable and innovation-driven business model Have evidence of sustained growth over three years. Earlier stage, fast-growing companies with clear momentum will also be considered Businesses whose core activity is in the following sectors are not normally eligible for support: Wholesale, retail, distribution, tourism, hospitality, primary agriculture, personal services, and professional business services.
At a glance
- Provider
- InterTradeIreland
- Type
- Education & Training
- Categories
- Education & Training
- Industries
- Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing, Construction, Energy, Financial, Food, Healthcare, Information Technology, Manufacturing
- Business size
- Less than 10 Employees, Between 50-249 Employees, Between 10-49 Employees
- 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.