Frequently asked questions

What is the Women's Health Venture Programme?

A programme led by UK Black Tech, Diverse and Equal and support organisations to help Innovators interested in building solutions in the women's health space to develop and build a concept/product from scratch and to spin out sustainable and impactful businesses.

Who should apply?

Anyone who is an aspiring founder/entrepreneur with a genuine desire to build a business and develop impactful solutions in women's health. 

What is the length of the programme?

The programme has been designed in 3 phases 

• Explore -R&D (4 weeks)
• Innovate- Build (8 weeks) 
• Embed -Founder wrap around support - scale, sign posting, network building, knowledge exchange, fundraising (Min 12 months)

What time commitment do we have to make?

Date start : Thu 7th May

Explore/Bootcamp Phase

In-person sessions (Leeds or Manchester — mandatory):

• Thu 7 & Fri 8 May 2026

• Thu 23 & Fri 24 July 2026

Online sessions (minimum 80% attendance):

• Every Friday from 15 May to 17 July 2026

Session times: 9:30am–4:30pm

Plus minimum 2 hours per week of homework.

Founder Support Program Phase

Date start: August 2026 + - (Min 12 months support, not mandatory) 

(All Dates TBC in advance with cohort) 

What is the cost?

Programme is delivered free to all selected.

What are the benefits of joining the programme?

An opportunity to be part of a programme led by experts in technology, health and startups and receive support setting up a new business & get your product in the pipeline to market

Diverse & Equal Bootcamp: Human-centred, research-led, cohort-based learning builds innovation mindset and a tested, iterated, working prototype. 

Support network: Extends networks, mentorship, and ecosystem support, accelerating ventures post-Bootcamp toward funding, growth, and real-world impact.

Programme Partners provide crucial expert guidance during the post boot camp phase to ensure your product can become market ready and move to next level.