Give your start-up business every opportunity to succeed – as a member of Project Female Founder. This exclusive female business network connects female and non-binary founders with like-minded entrepreneurs, expert support and training on attracting funding. In short, you'll gain the contacts and knowledge needed to take your business to the next level.

The benefits of Project Female Founder

  • Exclusive access

    A membership of Project Female Founder gives you exclusive access to an eight-week 'Investor Readiness Accelerator' program, delivered online and in person.

  • Training and mentorship

    Discover the best ways to attract investment for your business with training and mentorship from industry leaders, business founders and economic experts.    

  • Networking opportunities

    Gain support, advice and networking opportunities to help grow your business by connecting with fellow female entrepreneurs.

  • Showcase your achievements

    Raise your profile and showcase your achievements as a candidate in the UBS Female Founder Award.

Our program

Turning bold ideas into thriving businesses

Project Female Founder is our global accelerator program, unlocking opportunities for female entrepreneurs to scale their ventures in fintech and enterprise technology. It's part of our commitment to champion women's wealth – and promote equal access to funding and opportunity worldwide.

Build. Connect. Grow.

Project Female Founder brings together 100 early-stage founders for a year of investor-readiness training, mentoring and network building. The finalists from our annual UBS Female Founder Award automatically gain a place in the program.

The program helps founders attract funding, strengthen their business plans and build connections with global investors. It also draws on insights from our own research highlighting the strong performance and investment potential of women-led businesses.

If you'd like to take part in Project Female Founder or would like to learn more, please visit our Global website.

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