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Programme aims to boost female founders' progress

  • Aug 14, 2025
  • 1 min read

A scheme aimed at backing North East female founders is set to be unveiled.
North East mayor Kim McGuinness

A scheme aimed at backing North East female founders is set to be unveiled.


Lifted Ventures and the National Innovation Centre for Ageing’s Internet of Caring Things programme have joined forces to announce the launch of Athena Labs’ Growth and Funding Programme.


Bosses say it has been “designed exclusively for women building innovation-led businesses that help people live better lives”.


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