An AI-driven digital platform integrating research, education, acceleration, and community to scale women-led startups across Switzerland and Poland.
Female founders receive only 2% of global VC funding, despite leading startups with higher ROI and greater resilience.
Women-led startups are 40% more resilient in challenging times, yet face systemic barriers to growth.
Female entrepreneurs face structural barriers including limited access to networks, funding, and role models. IDEAS Women addresses these gaps through an integrated ecosystem combining research, education, acceleration, and technology.
Empower female founders in Switzerland and Poland through evidence-based support, cutting-edge technology, and cross-border collaboration.
Systemic barriers limit female founders' access to funding, networks, and resources needed to scale innovative startups.
Integrated ecosystem combining research insights, educational resources, acceleration support, and AI-powered networking.
Measurable outcomes across startup acceleration, education, community building, and policy impact.
36-month journey from research to sustainable ecosystem, January 2026 – December 2028.
Comprehensive needs analysis and ecosystem mapping to understand barriers and opportunities for female founders in Switzerland and Poland.
Development and delivery of multilingual, open-access learning modules covering essential startup competencies.
Intensive acceleration programme providing structured support, mentoring, and investor access to selected startups.
Development and deployment of an intelligent digital platform connecting founders with mentors, investors, and peers.
IDEAS Women directly contributes to six UN SDGs, advancing gender equality, economic growth, and innovation.
Beyond the 36-month project duration, IDEAS Women creates lasting impact through: