WE Innovate
Supports women founders with a focused programme of mentorship and investor readiness for startup growth.
WE Innovate is Imperial College London's annual six-month female entrepreneurship accelerator, delivered by the Imperial Enterprise Lab, supporting the next generation of women entrepreneurs in developing early-stage ventures through mentorship, masterclasses, and pitch competition. The 2026 cycle is currently in delivery: Phase 1 commenced January 22, 2026; Phase 2 began March 25, 2026; the Grand…
Sector-agnostic early-stage venture development for female-identifying founders affiliated with Imperial College London, delivered as a six-month accelerator culminating in a pitch competition.
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