Women in Action Grant Awards

The Women in Action Grant Awards hosted by Female Invest as part of their flagship annual event in London, is a non-dilutive grant competition and pitch award designed to fund high-impact, female-led startups and projects.

• Total Grant Pool: £20,000 GBP total cash distributed across two winning categories:

  • Commercial Vision Award: £10,000 GBP cash grant for high-growth, scalable commercial ventures.

  • Impact Vision Award: £10,000 GBP cash grant for social, environmental, or community-focused initiatives.

• Equity Terms: 0% Equity / 100% Non-Dilutive (0% equity taken; no repayment, warrants, or success fees).

• Showcase Platform: 6 shortlisted founders pitch live on stage in front of 700+ investors, executives, and attendees at the Female Invest flagship London summit on November 11.

1. Female Leadership: Open strictly to female-led startups, projects, or non-profit initiatives (founder or co-founder leading the business).

2. Development Stage: Open to ventures at any stage—from early idea/concept through functional MVP to operational scale-up.

3. Geographic Scope: Open globally (founders must be able to pitch or participate in the final showcase block).