CATALYST has formed a new partnership with all-island female entrepreneurial community AwakenHub to support and empower the next generation of female entrepreneurs and innovators in Ireland.
The mission of AwakenHub - which was co-founded by four women from across the island of Ireland Mary McKenna, Clare McGee, Sinead Crowley and Mary Carty - is to level-up opportunity, access and connectivity for female founders, north and south, by removing barriers to investment, scale and success.
The AwakenHub community provides its members with expert advice about the world of investment and funding streams, as well as access to likeminded female founders, leaders and allies through practical support and community events.
Not-for-profit organisation Catalsyt is working for the greater good, enabling a connected community of entrepreneurial technology innovators in Northern Ireland.
It is anticipated that the new partnership will help to increase the number of female entrepreneurs across Northern Ireland, the Republic and beyond.
Natasha O’Hea, community manager at Catalyst, said: “Awaken Hub has provided a dynamic, connected community for female entrepreneurs. Their mission aligns with what we at Catalyst are trying to achieve, making innovation accessible to all.
“We are passionate about enabling innovators and entrepreneurs to thrive and reach their highest potential. We are so excited to collaborate with AwakenHub, helping to support and encourage more women across the island of Ireland in their entrepreneurial journey.”
Mary McKenna, co-founder of AwakenHub (www.awakenhub.com), said: “We bring together like-minded women advocating and supporting each other to lead, take charge and change the world. We have built such a strong community with 1600 people joining in the first 18 months.
“We're thrilled the well-respected Catalyst network has decided to support our female-led group. It's supporters like these that make it possible for AwakenHub to grow and enable as many women as possible to become successful entrepreneurs across Ireland and beyond.”
Fellow co-founder Clare McGee added: “AwakenHub empowers women to build their confidence in business, investing and networking.
“We are so lucky to have the support of organisations who wholeheartedly believe in our mission and vision, with Catalyst being the latest to back us.
“We’re excited for the future of AwakenHub and the impact we can achieve with the support of all of our amazing members, sponsors and partners.”
