Female Entrepreneurship
If you are a woman looking to find out if self-employment is for you, want to start your own business, or grow your business, you are in the right place. Please see the table below for more information. If you have any questions please reach out to us at startup@tudublin.ie and a member of the team will be in touch shortly.
| I am thinking about becoming self-employed or starting my own company. |
I am a start-up or have an innovative business idea with export and employment potential. |
I am looking for a great office or co-working space. | I want to know more about supports for women in business and start-ups |
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If you are considering self-employment, check out the TrailblazHER™ First Steps Programme below. |
To start or grow your business, check out the New Frontiers Programme, our Startup Café, and our incubation centres. |
Check our incubator centres; we have spaces in 4 locations. |
Check out our dedicated TrailblazHER™ |
TrailblazHER™ First Steps Programme
What is the TrailblazHER™ First Steps Programme?
The TrailblazHER™ First Steps Programme is a dedicated programme designed for women considering becoming self-employed or creating their own company without previous entrepreneurship experience, as well as women returning to the workforce or considering a transition into entrepreneurship.
The programme consists of two steps:
- Step 1 - Information Sessions (3 hour workshops - choose from four locations).
- Step 2 - Six half-day workshops that guide you through each step to starting a business (3 hour workshops).
You are welcome to attend both or either of these steps. You can find out more about each step below:
| Step 1 - Information Sessions | Step 2 - Six Workshops Programme | |
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| What is the step about? |
Step 1 is a half-day (3 hour) workshop programme dedicated to providing an easy way to learn about becoming self-employed or starting your own company, and to sample the Step 2 Programme so you have all the information you need to decide whether Step 2 is for you. You'll be joining others interested in starting their own business as well as representatives from all support organisations so it's a great way to network and make contacts as well. You will learn:
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Step 2 is a six half-day workshop programme dedicated to guiding you through each step you need to start you own business. You will learn to:
You will have access to:
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| Who can take part? |
The First Steps Programme is open to all woman over 18 years old living in Dublin or nearby who wants to learn more about becoming self-employed or creating their own company. If you are unsure if you are eligible, please email us your query at TrailblazHER@TUDublin.ie. |
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| Do I need to have a business or business idea to attend? |
No, these steps are designed for everyone. Whether you have a business idea or not, these steps will teach you how to come up with ideas, test them and make a business from them. |
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| When & Where? |
🗓️ Monday 27th January 2025 📍 Riasc Centre (Swords, K67 PX85) 🕑 2pm to 5pm
🗓️ Tuesday 28th January 2025 📍 Samuel Beckett Community (Carrickmines, D18HT72) 🕑 2pm to 5pm
🗓️ Wednesday 29th January 2025 📍 Rua Red (South Dublin Arts Centre, Tallaght, Dublin, D24 KV8N) 🕑 2pm to 5pm
🗓️ Thursday 30th January 2025 📍 Central Library (Ilac Centre, City Centre, D01 E9V3) 🕙 10am to 1pm |
The first five workshops will take place the week of 10th February 2025. Then, you will have a week to work on your idea and come back for your final workshop on Wednesday 26th February 2025. 📍 Location: TU Dublin Aungier Street, Dublin 2, D02 HW71. 🕙 Time: 10 am to 1 pm.
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| Do I get a TU Dublin Award? |
Yes, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance, irrespective of whether you participate in the Step 2 Programme. |
Yes, once you complete the Step 2 programme requirements, you will receive a TU Dublin Digital Badge and Certificate of Completion. This is irrespective of whether you have attended a Step 1 workshop. |
| Do I have to attend both steps? | You are welcome to attend both steps. However, attendance to a Step 1 information sessions is not a requirement to apply to participate in the Step 2 Programme. | |
| What are the programme fees? |
Both steps are free to attend with all course materials provided. The programme is sponsored by TrailblazHER™ and the GROWTHhub project at TU Dublin. Find out more by clicking on the buttons below. |
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| How do I apply? |
To register for Step 1 please complete the short Step 1 Registration Form. The closing date for registration is Thursday, 23rd January 2025. |
To apply for Step 2 please complete the short Step 2 Application Form. The closing date for applications is Friday, 31st January 2025. |
Questions?
Get in touch at TrailblazHER@TUDublin.ie or send us or send us a WhatsApp at 087 429 9994 .
What is TrailblazHER™?
TrailblazHER™ is a community of people, organisations, and enterprises committed to advancing gender equality. It supports women with the unique challenges they face as job seekers, job creators, and leaders by offering a range of experiences and support at different career stages. Find out more below:
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- Website: www.TUDublin.ie/TrailblazHER
- Email: TrailblazHER@TUDublin.ie
- WhatsApp Messenger: 00353 87 429 9994
- Socials: LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook and TikTok