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The Women in Entrepreneurship Institute is the nation’s first comprehensive Institute for women founders that integrates academic learning, research, incubation, funding and public policy. Launched in July 2018, the Institute supports women entrepreneurs through academic research and programs as well as initiatives that invest in the success and sustainability of women-owned businesses.
Business Accelerator Programs
Designed and delivered by successful women entrepreneurs,
WEI programs offer two opportunities for business owners to grow their businesses: the four-week pre-accelerator and the eight-week accelerator.
“WEI's Business Accelerator Program is a game changer. The instructors provide relevant experiences with insights, yielding growth strategies and, most importantly, tactics, tools and resources to assist with achieving the identified goals. My business trajectory has accelerated, and I highly recommend the accelerator program to any business owner interested in expansion.”
Elsie Cardell
Owner, Results Sales & Marketing, LLC
Closing the Gender Gap
In recent years, an increasing number of women have started businesses. These women founders face obstacles such as securing financing, gender bias, lack of confidence, limited mentorship opportunities and lack of training to see their ideas to fruition.
100%
of WEI businesses remained open through the COVID-19 pandemic.
75%
In comparison,
75% of women-owned businesses nationwide remained open during the COVID-19 pandemic.
85%
of WEI businesses experienced revenue growth following the completion of the Business Accelerator Program.
21%
employment growth across nine cohort companies after completing the Business Accelerator Program.
Learn more about the Women in Entrepreneurship Institute