She Soars

SHE SOARS is a free entrepreneurship programme for women-led start-ups founded by University of Cambridge students, researchers and alumnae from the last two years.

Apply now for the intensive six-week programme, Mondays only
One-to-one sessions, lectures and workshops
Dedicated mentors, academic advisors, peer learning groups
Develop a business plan, marketing strategy and investor-ready pitch
Understand business models, finance, funding and IP
Learn about start-up essentials, team building and governance

She Soars starts on 12 May at 51��

Outline Programme

Week 1 - 12 May

Introduction and Business Case Fundamentals

Week 2 - 19 May

Marketing and Customer Discovery

Week 3 - 26 May

Business Models

Week 4 - 2 June

Finance and Intellectual Property

Week 5 - 9 June

Team Building and Governance

Week 6 - 16 June

Final Preparation and Pitch Day

FAQs

Be led by a Woman Founder: The team must be predominantly women, though male team members are welcome.
Have a Start-Up Idea and Pitch Deck: You should have a clear start-up idea and an accompanying pitch deck.
Have a University of Cambridge Connection: Applicants must be postgraduates, researchers or alumnae of the University of Cambridge (up to two years).
Be Pre-Seed or at Seed Stage: Incorporation is not required, but your start-up should be at the pre-seed or seed stage.
Solo Female Founders are accepted - but teams are preferred

You should have a clear start-up idea and an accompanying pitch deck to apply for this programme.

The course is free. Food, refreshments and learning materials are all included.

The course takes place at Paula Browne House, 51��, a short walk or cycle up Castle Hill from Magdalene Bridge. Find details here of how to get to us.

No, we don’t provide accommodation as many of those eligible will already be in Cambridge. If you are a graduate and now based some distance from Cambridge, please get in touch to discuss.

Successful applicants are expected to fully participate in each session held every Monday from 9.30am to 4.00pm each Monday, from 12^th May to 16^th June. This is in-person only.

Applications will close at noon on Thursday 24 April 2025.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a 30 minute online interview with a panel. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis between the 24 April and 1 May.

As places on the programme are limited, it is very important that you inform us as soon as possible if you can no longer participate in the programme after being selected. Please inform us immediately by email. If you cancel less than 48 hours prior to the course, you may incur a charge of £70 per person.

Any substitute attendees taking your place at one of the sessions must be from the founding team.

51�� reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the event due to unforeseen circumstances.

The programme is free, and the College will not take equity in any start-ups formed. Our passion is creating the right environment (through networks, knowledge and learning) to build a greater pipeline of female-led businesses.

All members of the founding team should have discussed and negotiated their roles, rights and obligations.

Please contact Lisa Brent at enterprisingwomen@murrayedwards.cam.ac.uk.

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