On Tuesday, 13 February 2024, the Canberra Innovation Network held the first Female Founders event of the year, aiming to provide support and awareness for women-led businesses in Canberra. The event served as a platform to showcase a diverse cross-section of innovations, ranging from products and services to software and tech.

The atmosphere fostered genuine connections, between strangers and friends alike, highlighting the collaborative spirit of entrepreneurship. It was amazing to see the community come together, to not only discuss their own ventures but also share valuable advice and personal stories with each other.

The lunch was a great way to kickstart the Female Founders event series! Thank you to everyone who came along to show your support and to the 10 companies who showcased their innovations.

If you missed it, don’t worry! You can still check out the companies who were involved down below and and connect with local innovators!

• Ilea Buffier, Evalue8 Sustainability
• Maddalena Easterbrook, Future Swirl
• Heather Lawton & Shivani Manek, GymAware
• Swan Ricco, LIFA LAB
• Carol Morgan, Science Skincare
• Teresa Wojcik, YourSeason
• Chloe Hosking, Hosking Bikes
• Andrea Butler, bakesale
• Rachel Hawes, Pupoon
• Eleanor Sander O’Hearn & Frances Crimmins, YWCA Work Respect

Keen to come to the next one?

The next Female Founders will be in celebration of International Women’s Day and help you Find Funding Faster!

Take proactive steps in improving the world of women-led businesses and be part of the thriving Female Founders community. Register now!