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Duration
3 month training, with 10-15 hours online total required to complete the program
Eligibility
Women founders, co-founders, or CEOs of businesses based in the UK (registered on Company House or HMRC registered)
Business Stage
Under 5 years old, with less than £2M revenue
Location
Remote, across the UK
Start Date
September 2025
Application Process
1
Application (approx. 6 mins)
When applications re-open, you’ll receive a link to apply via email if you have registered your interest
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Selection
We’ll review written applications to ensure you meet our criteria
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Acceptance
Eligible applicants will be sent a link to sign up for our learning platform and start the program in mid-September
Partnering for Impact:
INCO & Visa Foundation
INCO and Visa Foundation share a mission to empower and invest in small and micro businesses, in particular women-led small businesses. Investing in women helps create
a positive multiplier effect in their communities and the economies they operate in, and we are proud to support their growth.
FAQs
Thanks to our partners at Visa Foundation, this program is completely free! You can access all tracks, resources, and pitch for micro-grants.
We understand how busy entrepreneurs can be, so this program takes approximately 10-15 hours to complete over the 3 month period through a combination of self-paced learning and live sessions.
Choose between two tracks for this cohort:
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Fundamentals track: Perfect for early-stage founders
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Impact Track: For those ready to scale their social impact
We will be launching more track options for future cohorts, including topics such as investment and marketing.
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Many early stage businesses are still refining their business and impact model, therefore, we will consider all participants who have an intention to create positive social and environmental impact through the operation of their business, whether they have already started that journey or are still figuring out the details. That’s where we can help!
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Women founders, co-founders, CEOs
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UK-registered businesses and HMRC sole traders
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Businesses under 5 years
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Less than £2M revenue
We welcome businesses from all sectors and industries, with particular interest in those who are digitally-enabled and have a social and environmental impact.
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If you’ve registered your interest, we’ll send an email with a link to apply and the deadline when applications re-open.
Once you complete your application:
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You'll receive an immediate confirmation of application email with your program details
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If accepted, you will receive an email with access to our learning platform & our WhatsApp community Catalyse Circles.
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You can begin exploring the platform and preparing for your September start date
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Your personalised dashboard will show your selected track(s) and upcoming modules
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Finally we’ll send access to our community space where you can meet fellow participants and join our community.
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Self-paced learning modules and templates
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Expert-led sessions
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Peer learning sessions
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Access to a founder community and INCO’s alumni network
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Opportunity to pitch for micro grants
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Yes, this cohort is open to businesses registered in the UK or HMRC registered sole traders.
Not at the same time, however, you are welcome to enroll in another track in a future cohort. This will ensure you have time to fully engage and gain the most value from the program.
At the end of each cohort, we will host an online pitch competition where participants will submit a short video about their business to compete for microgrants of £5,000. The grant must be used operationally to support the business to grow and cannot be used towards staff wages. We will also be running a larger-scale enterprise competition with bigger grants that participants from any cohort can participate in at a later date.
Over the course of the program there will be $300k USD available in direct cash grants for women entrepreneurs in the UK.
Yes, all sessions are delivered online, allowing for you to participate from anywhere in the UK.
Yes! We will be running another 4 cohorts over the next 3 years. You can register your interest for future dates on our website.
Feel free to reach out to us at catalyseher@learning.inco-group.co. We’re happy to help!
Why CatalyseHer?
Choose your own focus area
Choose a learning track most relevant to your business needs. Our practical modules include worksheets, templates, and action plans that translate directly into your business.
Live facilitated sessions
Join live training with early-stage business experts to discuss your strategy, workshop your challenges, and learn from founders who’ve been there. Each track provides specialised sessions to help you implement what you’ve learned.
Community building
Connect with ambitious women entrepreneurs; share experiences, celebrate wins, and tackle challenges together. Plus tap into INCO’s alumni network for ongoing support and opportunities.
Cash microgrants
Showcase your business in our online pitch competition for a chance to win cash microgrants of £5,000. We’ll also provide a pitch training session so you can learn to confidently communicate your business impact.
About
Do you want to grow your business in 2025?
CatalyseHer, powered by INCO and supported by Visa Foundation, accelerates the growth of early-stage women-led businesses with a focus on social and environmental impact in the UK, through expert guidance and cash microgrants to unlock new opportunities.
Choose Your Track
Level Up: Impact
For early-stage businesses ready to embed sustainability and impact into their strategy and storytelling.
This track is designed for founders who are beyond the initial idea stage and are now asking: "How can I strategically integrate sustainability and impact into my business?"
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Impact model identification
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Impact storytelling
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Measurement framework
