New Fully Funded Programme for Women in Business – FeMade
Have an idea but don’t know where to start? FeMade is a fully funded programme for women ready to turn an idea into a real business.
FeMade is a fully funded support programme for women in Scotland who have a business idea and are ready to explore it further. Whether it's a product, service, or invention, FeMade offers hands-on support to help turn ideas into reality — no business experience needed.
Led by STEP and funded by the Scottish Government through the Ecosystem Fund, FeMade offers:
- 1:1 Business Adviser support
- Confidence coaching
- Expert consultancy (designers, product design, engineers, legal, tech, branding and more)
- Workshops (join live or watch on demand)
- Optional final showcase event with a chance to pitch
- Lifetime access to a supportive FeMade Alumni network
Who is it for?
This is for women in Scotland who:
- Have an early-stage idea or concept (you don’t need to be trading)
- Want support to develop and test their business or product
- May lack technical know-how, confidence or industry connections
There’s no cost to take part – the Scottish Government’s Ecosystem Fund fully funds the programme.