Project Female Founder 2026

Your company is beyond the idea stage, with a product or service in development (prototype) or already available on the market
You have raised up to USD 1m to date
You are now seeking early-stage capital (beyond self-funding), such as seed or Series A funding
The company is majority-owned (51% or more) by women
The company is majority-led by a woman in a senior leadership role (founder, co-founder, CEO, President, or equivalent).
The company is registered as a legal entity in its operating region
You are able to commit to the program timeline and participate in the majority of online sessions

Project Female Founder 2026	Project Female Founder 2026	Welcome Call	Welcome Call	8-Week Investor Readiness Program	8-Week Investor Readiness Program
Project Female Founder 2026	Cohort A North America South America Europe Middle East	Welcome Call	April 1 7:00 am PST 10:00 am EST 3:00 pm GMT 4:00 pm CET 6:00 pm GST	8-Week Investor Readiness Program	April 8 to May 27 Wednesdays @ 7:00 am PST 10:00 am EST 3:00 pm GMT 4:00 pm CET 6:00 pm GST
Project Female Founder 2026	Cohort B Western North America APAC	Welcome Call	March 30 7:00 pm PST March 31 10:00 am SGT	8-Week Investor Readiness Program	April 6/7 to May 25/26 Mondays @ 7:00 pm PST Tuesdays @ 10:00 am SGT

Cohort A

North America

South America

Europe

Middle East

April 1

7:00 am PST

10:00 am EST

3:00 pm GMT

4:00 pm CET

6:00 pm GST

April 8 to May 27

Wednesdays @

7:00 am PST

10:00 am EST

3:00 pm GMT

4:00 pm CET

6:00 pm GST

Cohort B

Western North America

APAC

March 30

7:00 pm PST

March 31

10:00 am SGT

April 6/7 to May 25/26

Mondays @ 7:00 pm PST

Tuesdays @ 10:00 am SGT

Please note that this program and all related materials will be delivered in English, so a good command of English is required

Mother tongue

First name

Last name

Your email address

LinkedIn Profile(Optional)

Please provide the name of the UBS Client Advisor or VC firm that nominated you

City

Company name

Company website

Primary industry

Briefly describe your company’s business model and activities

Please explain what sets your company apart in addressing the problem your company is solving and why now is the ideal time to pursue your solution(Optional)

What is your company’s vision and what strategies do you have in place to achieve it?(Optional)

Please tell us about your team: how are roles and responsibilities defined and what is your current team size?(Optional)

Have you received any awards, fellowships or media mentions related to your entrepreneurial journey?(Optional)

Total funding raised to date in USD

0k – 100k
100k – 500k
500k – 1m
> 1m

How much are you looking to raise in USD?

0k – 100k
100k – 500k
500k – 1m
> 1m

What is your company's annual revenue in USD?

0k – 100k
100k – 500k
500k – 1m
> 1m

What funding round are you currently in?(Optional)

How do you think this program can help you move closer to your vision and raise the capital you need?(Optional)

How do you hope to contribute to and benefit from the Project Female Founder community?(Optional)

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In the context of the Project Female Founder (""Project""), we collect and process the following personal information: Full name, company name, email, LinkedIn profile, city, country, company website, funding status and other information you choose to share in the open text sections for answering questions about your company ("Personal Data").

As part of the Project, we collect and process your Personal Data for the purpose of engaging in prospecting and business development and / or protecting and enhancing the UBS brand, specifically to enable your participation in the Project, the UBS accelerator program for early-stage female founders (the "Purpose").

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We will retain your Personal Data for 5 years.

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By participating in this Project, you consent to the processing of your Personal Data as outlined above.

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