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About
Do you want to grow your business in 2026?
CatalyseHer, powered by INCO and supported by Visa Foundation, accelerates the growth of early-stage women-led businesses with a focus on social and environmental impact in the UK, through expert guidance and cash microgrants to unlock new opportunities.
Next Cohort starting on April 2026
Duration & location
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2 months
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Remote, UK-wide
Eligibility
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For women founders or CEOs of businesses registered* in the UK
Business criteria
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Under 5 years old
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Less than £2M in revenue
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Any sector
Time commitment
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1.5 hours of online live session per week
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10 hours total for self-paced online learning
Key Dates
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Applications close on March 8
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April start
*You will be required to show proof registration with Company House or HMRC in the case of Sole Traders.
How the program works
Online learning content
You’ll work through short, practical modules each week, designed to help you apply new ideas directly to your business. Choose the track most relevant to you and complete the sessions in your own time, then build on the content in live workshops through peer discussion and expert facilitation.
Live facilitated sessions
You’ll join live, facilitated sessions where you’ll work alongside other founders to put the modules into practice. These sessions are interactive and discussion-led, giving you the space to explore challenges, share perspectives, and make progress on your business with support from peers and expert facilitators.
Community building
Connect with ambitious women entrepreneurs, share experiences, celebrate wins, and tackle challenges together. Plus, tap into INCO’s alumni network for ongoing support and opportunities.
Cash microgrants
Showcase your business in our video pitch competition for a chance to win cash microgrants of up to £5,000.
We’ll provide a pitch training session so you can learn to confidently communicate your business impact.
Choose Your Track
Level Up: Fundamentals
For businesses with revenue under £50k wanting to refine their business model.
This track is designed for founders who are in the early stages of building their business and are now asking: “How can I develop a clear, customer-focused business model that’s ready to grow?”
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Business model canvas
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Value proposition development
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Customer identification
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Revenue modeling
Level Up: Impact
For early-stage businesses ready to embed sustainability and impact into their strategy and storytelling.
This track is designed for founders who are beyond the initial idea stage and are now asking: "How can I strategically integrate sustainability and impact into my business?"
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Impact model identification
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Impact storytelling
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Measurement framework
See what our participants share about their experiences
“Use this space to share reviews from customers about the products or services offered.”
“The CatalyseHer program was a transformative part of my founder journey. It didn’t just offer tools, it gave me clarity, confidence, and the structure I needed to build a sustainable, impact-driven business. The sessions were so engaging that the hour always flew by. I also loved being part of the WhatsApp group. It was a great addition, and it was inspiring to see how willing everyone was to support each other. I'm truly grateful for the experience and excited to share our story with the CatalyseHer community”
Adedoyin Mfon
Founder
Grains & Oil Ltd
"It's been a true honour to be part of the CatalyseHer accelerator! The programme has empowered our brand to clearly and powerfully articulate our vision for positive impact. Even more inspiring has been connecting with an incredible community of like-minded, purpose-driven entrepreneurs - all working to create real, meaningful change in the world."
Elizabeth Hadley
Founder and CEO , Bumboo
"This course gave me more than tools. It gave me clarity, confidence, and community. It helped me recognise where I could collaborate, how I could reach families more effectively, and most importantly how to keep my mission and vision at the heart of everything I do.
It reminded me that I’m not alone in this, and that the work we do at Neurostars Tutors is part of something much bigger."
Laura Sutton
Founder
Neurostars Tutors
“CatalyseHer’s immersive programme combining bespoke mentorship, high‑impact pitch workshops, and in‑depth modules on business modelling, value creation, go‑to‑market strategy, and revenue optimisation has supercharged Alle‑AI’s growth trajectory. In the wake of our participation, we’ve rolled out powerful new capabilities such as video streaming, advanced audio analysis, and developer APIs—that open up exciting revenue channels, all while cultivating a powerful, inspiring network of visionary women led founders”
Claudette Boa-Amponsem
Chief Product Technology and Strategy Officer/Co-Founder Alle-Ai
Application Process
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Application
Fill out a quick form to let us know you’d like to join, and we’ll send you the program information and application form.
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Review
Applications are reviewed as they come in. We’ll assess eligibility and notify you on a rolling basis once a decision is made.
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Acceptance
If selected, you’ll receive an offer by email. Once confirmed, we’ll share onboarding details and next steps.
Partnering for Impact:
INCO & Visa Foundation
INCO and Visa Foundation share a mission to empower and invest in small and micro businesses, in particular women-led small businesses. Investing in women helps create
a positive multiplier effect in their communities and the economies they operate in, and we are proud to support their growth.
Stay stuned to our updates
FAQs
Thanks to our partners at Visa Foundation, this program is completely free! You can access all tracks, resources, and pitch for micro-grants.
We understand how busy entrepreneurs can be, so the program is designed to fit alongside your schedule. Each week, you’ll spend 1.5 hours in a live facilitated session and 45-60 minutes completing the corresponding online learning module.
During the application, you’ll be asked to choose the track that best fits your interests and needs so you can access the content most relevant to you.
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Business Fundamentals Track: Ideal if you want to refine your business strategy, clarifying elements such as your value proposition, target audience, and revenue model.
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Impact Track: Designed for those who want to deepen their understanding of impact, learning how to embed it into their operations and measure it effectively.
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Many early stage businesses are still refining their business and impact model, therefore, we will consider all participants who have an intention to create positive social and environmental impact through the operation of their business, whether they have already started that journey or are still figuring out the details. That’s where we can help!
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Women founders, co-founders, CEOs
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UK-registered businesses and HMRC sole traders
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Businesses under 5 years
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Less than £2M revenue
We welcome businesses from all sectors and industries, with particular interest in those who are digitally-enabled and have a social and environmental impact.
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Applications for cohort 3 are now open. You have until March 8 to submit your application.
Once you complete your application:
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You'll receive an immediate confirmation of application email with your program details
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If accepted, you will receive an email with access to our learning platform & our WhatsApp community Catalyse Circles.
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You can begin exploring the platform and preparing for your April start date
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Your personalised dashboard will show your selected track(s) and upcoming modules
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Finally we’ll send access to our community space where you can meet fellow participants and join our community.
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Self-paced learning modules and templates
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Expert-led sessions
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Peer learning sessions
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Access to a founder community and INCO’s alumni network
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Opportunity to pitch for micro grants
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Yes, this cohort is open to businesses registered in the UK or HMRC-registered sole traders. During the application, we’ll ask you to provide a document that confirms your registration, such as a company registration certificate, HMRC registration letter, or other official proof of your business or sole trader status.
Not at the same time, however, you are welcome to enroll in another track in a future cohort. This will ensure you have time to fully engage and gain the most value from the program.
At the end of each cohort, we will host an online pitch competition where participants will submit a short video about their business to compete for microgrants of £5,000. The grant must be used operationally to support the business to grow and cannot be used towards staff wages. We will also be running a larger-scale enterprise competition with bigger grants that participants from any cohort can participate in at a later date.
Over the course of the program there will be $300k USD available in direct cash grants for women entrepreneurs in the UK.
Yes, all sessions are delivered online, allowing for you to participate from anywhere in the UK.
Yes! We will be running another 4 cohorts over the next 3 years. You can register your interest for future dates on our website.
Feel free to reach out to us at catalyseher@learning.inco-group.co. We’re happy to help!