Support Programme for Women-Led Businesses

Funder: The Visa Foundation

Funding Available: Up to £5,000

Closing Date: 7 September, 2025

Available to:

Type of Fund: National

About this Funding:

The Visa Foundation is inviting applications for its CatalyseHer programme, designed to support women-led businesses across the UK.

The three-year initiative will provide 500 women entrepreneurs with micro-grants of £5,000, alongside training and community-building support to help them grow their businesses and become investment-ready.

Delivered in partnership with social enterprise organisation INCO, the programme supports early-stage, small businesses from all sectors and industries. Those who are digitally-enabled and have a social and environmental impact are particularly encouraged to apply.

To be eligible, businesses must be less than five years old with an annual income below £2 million.

The programme offers two learning tracks:

  • Fundamentals Track – for early-stage businesses with an annual income under £50,000 who are looking to refine and strengthen their business model
  • Impact Track – for early-stage businesses ready to scale their social impact

More track options will be available for future cohorts, including topics such as investment. Organisations can register their interest.

The deadline for applications for this cohort is the 7th September 2025.

Funding Criteria:

More information available directly from the funder.

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