Own It!: Speed Mentoring for Female Founders

Fri Jun 19 2026 at 12:00 pm to 02:00 pm UTC+01:00

Performance Space, Central Library | Manchester

Business & IP Centre Greater Manchester
Publisher/HostBusiness & IP Centre Greater Manchester
Own It!: Speed Mentoring for Female Founders
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Celebrate National Women’s Enterprise Week in Manchester
About this Event

Join us at Manchester Central Library for an inspiring National Women’s Enterprise Week event in Manchester, designed to support women entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small business owners.

Hosted by the Business & IP Centre Manchester (BIPC Manchester), this event brings together female founders, business experts, and aspiring entrepreneurs for an afternoon of networking, mentoring, and practical business advice.

Whether you're exploring a business idea or growing your existing venture, this is your chance to connect, learn, and take action.

Keynote Speaker: Alison Cork MBE

We’re excited to welcome Alison Cork MBE, entrepreneur, broadcaster, and Founder of National Women’s Enterprise Week.

Alison has built multiple successful businesses and is a leading voice in supporting women in business across the UK. Through her initiative Make It Your Business, she has helped thousands of women gain the confidence, skills, and support needed to launch and scale their own businesses.

Speed Mentoring with Female Entrepreneurs

Take part in a high-impact speed mentoring session in Manchester, featuring successful female entrepreneurs, industry professionals, and business mentors.

You’ll gain:

  • Insights from real entrepreneurial journeys
  • New connections in the Manchester business community
  • Practical tips on funding, marketing, and growth

Perfect for anyone searching for:

  • women’s business networking Manchester
  • start-up mentoring UK
  • female entrepreneur events Manchester

About Business & IP Centre Manchester (BIPC Manchester)

The Business & IP Centre Manchester supports start-ups, entrepreneurs, and small businesses with free resources, expert advice, and business support programmes.

How we support women entrepreneurs:

  • Free access to market research and business intelligence tools
  • Workshops and training for starting and growing a business
  • One-to-one business support and guidance
  • Inclusive programmes designed to empower women in enterprise

We help women turn ideas into reality, build confidence, and develop sustainable businesses.

Who Should Attend?

This women in business event in Manchester is ideal for:

  • Aspiring female entrepreneurs
  • Start-up founders and small business owners
  • Freelancers and side hustlers
  • Anyone interested in entrepreneurship, networking, and business growth




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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Performance Space, Central Library, Manchester Central Library, Manchester, United Kingdom

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