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Closing the Gender Digital Divide Could Boost Global GDP by $1.5 Trillion

A new report from UN Women highlights a powerful opportunity for global growth: closing the gender digital divide. With digital access shaping everything from financial inclusion to entrepreneurship, the report presents a clear economic case for ensuring women and girls can fully participate in the digital world. The Economic Impact According to the findings, narrowing…

WEC Urges Government: “Autumn Statement Must Unlock the Economic Power of Female Entrepreneurs”

The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) has called on the UK Government to use the upcoming Autumn Statement to deliver meaningful change for women-led businesses. Central to their recommendation is the creation of a new Female Enterprise Investment Scheme (FEIS) — a targeted measure designed to increase investment in female entrepreneurs and close the widening gender funding…

Innovate UK launches Women in Innovation Awards 2025-26

Innovate UK has officially opened applications for its Women in Innovation Awards 2025/26, one of the UK’s flagship initiatives supporting female innovators across science, technology, business, and entrepreneurship. The programme, now well-established as a catalyst for women-led innovation, offers funding, visibility, and tailored support to help female founders scale their ideas into commercially impactful ventures. Applications opened today, Wednesday…

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