Weekly informal CheckIn for AwakenClub Members. A chance to get to know members, ask some burning questions, get some signposting, share intelligence or just vent!

FREE to attend for AwakenClub Members. Open to non-members to attend by registerging below.

Team AwakenHub

Weekly informal CheckIn for AwakenClub Members. A chance to get to know members, ask some burning questions, get some signposting, share intelligence or just vent!

FREE to attend for AwakenClub Members. Open to non-members to attend by registerging below.

Team AwakenHub

Join our Head of Community Brighde Barnes for a welcome & Q&A.
Start your AwakenClub journey, ask questions, and discover how to get the most from your membership.

Looking for a Co-founder and need a bit of navigation on how to go about it? Already part of a Co-founder team and want to gain greater insight into the do’s and don’ts? Interested in the dynamics of a startup team and how you can apply some learning to your own company?

Join us for an insightful online event with Co-founders Sinead Buckley and Breda O’Regan of Lia Eyecare, Charlene Armour, CEO and Co-Founder of Armour; and Jo Joyce, Of Counsel, Head of Technology, IP and Information at Taylor Wessing Ireland.

• Learn the do's and don'ts of building a successful Co-founding team

• Discover effective strategies for finding the right Co-founder

• Gain valuable insights from experienced entrepreneurs

This event will provide practical advice and real-world examples to help you navigate the challenges and opportunities of Co-founding a startup.

FREE to attend for AwakenClub Members. Open to non-members to attend by registerging below.

Team AwakenHub

Weekly informal CheckIn for AwakenClub Members. A chance to get to know members, ask some burning questions, get some signposting, share intelligence or just vent!

FREE to attend for AwakenClub Members. Open to non-members to attend by registerging below.

Team AwakenHub

Join AwakenHub co-founder Sinéad Crowley, along with women founders from our community, for an informal meetup in Dublin on the evening of 16 October 2024, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at Fade Street Social Bar.

​It's £10 to register, which includes a drink. Spaces are limited and you do need to REGISTER to attend, please.

​Can’t wait to see you!

Weekly informal CheckIn for AwakenClub Members. A chance to get to know members, ask some burning questions, get some signposting, share intelligence or just vent!

FREE to attend for AwakenClub Members. Open to non-members to attend by registerging below.

Team AwakenHub

Weekly informal CheckIn for AwakenClub Members. A chance to get to know members, ask some burning questions, get some signposting, share intelligence or just vent!

FREE to attend for AwakenClub Members. Open to non-members to attend by registerging below.

Team AwakenHub

Weekly informal CheckIn for AwakenClub Members. A chance to get to know members, ask some burning questions, get some signposting, share intelligence or just vent!

FREE to attend for AwakenClub Members. Open to non-members to attend by registerging below.

Team AwakenHub

Weekly informal CheckIn for AwakenClub Members. A chance to get to know members, ask some burning questions, get some signposting, share intelligence or just vent!

FREE to attend for AwakenClub Members. Open to non-members to attend by registerging below.

Team AwakenHub

Join us for a community event tailored for women founders at all stages: Discover our latest programmes and ventures for women entrepreneur.

Join us for a free AwakenHub Community event on 10 September, featuring a packed agenda for women founders at various stages of their entrepreneurial journey. From startup to scale-up, deep tech to breaking into the US market, this event is designed to offer valuable insights and opportunities. Spaces are limited, so be sure to secure your spot!

Event Highlights:

• SheGenerate 4.0 Programme: Tailored programme for ambitious early-stage women founders.

• SheScales Programme: To be announced soon. A new programme designed for those ready to scale their business. Learn from experts and network with peers to take your business to the next level.

• WomenTechEU: For women immersed in deep tech. Connect with like-minded individuals and discover opportunities specific to deep tech enterprises.

• 2025 US Trade Mission: Explore the potential of expanding your business to the US market with our upcoming trade mission.
  Cost: Free to attend
  Registration: Limited spaces available. Secure your spot now!

Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights, network with AwakenHubbers, and learn about the support available to you through our sponsored programmes.

Weekly informal CheckIn for AwakenClub Members. A chance to get to know members, ask some burning questions, get some signposting, share intelligence or just vent!

FREE to attend for AwakenClub Members. Open to non-members to attend by registerging below.

Team AwakenHub

If you are seeking to fund raise with AwakenAngels in Q4 please join this information session to understand the process. Members only event - registration details on platform.

Big Sister Session: Networking with the Media with Kelly Hoey.

AwakenHub members are a source of newsworthy stories, industry trends, and business insights, and the bridge to connect your thought leadership to the media is networking. In this Big Sister Session, Kelly Hoey will share the networking give-give-get to create meaningful connections (and more mentions) with the media. More info HERE.

Members book via AwakenClub platform events section.

As AwakenHub continues to expand it’s AwakenClub private members community we have launched our Big Sister sessions. An exclusive membership perk for our women founders. These sessions are intimate 'working sessions' limited in size to allow for active engagement over 75 minutes. They offer a unique opportunity for members to gain insights from industry experts, innovators, founders, and investors.

Members book via AwakenClub platform events section.

As AwakenHub continues to expand it’s AwakenClub private members community we have launched our Big Sister sessions. An exclusive membership perk for our women founders. These sessions are intimate 'working sessions' limited in size to allow for active engagement over 75 minutes. They offer a unique opportunity for members to gain insights from industry experts, innovators, founders, and investors.

Join us for the AwakenClub Big Sister Session on LinkedIn as a Tool - Tips and Tricks with Sarah Irwin

We love to celebrate both big and small wins at AwakenHub and across our women founder community. Our latest celebration marks AwakenHub turning 4!

Joining our celebration is Sinéad Crowther, Tonstix Creator and CEO of Soothing Solutions Ltd. Sinéad was announced as Enterprise Ireland's HPSU Founder of the Year 2023.

There will be time to get to know each other and share tips and tricks in our legendary, friendly breakout rooms.

The usual £10 entrance fee applies in the knowledge that as a registered Social Enterprise revenue goes directly into meeting our mission to change the landscape for women founders for generations to come. You can also opt into our Annual Event Pass or apply to join our private AwakenClub (with extra events, big sisters and a whole lot more). Or if in the position to do so you can even pay it forward and sponsor some community passes or simply buy one for a woman founder you know. All details HERE

Thanks a million to our sponsors & partners for being part of this amazing journey with us.

Join us for the last in five Workshop series on 26 June 12.30-1.30pm.

Session 5: Term sheet. In depth session on the key features of a term sheet with Rachel McCausland and Ameer Gazder, Taylor Wessing Ireland.

Members book via AwakenClub platform events section.

As AwakenHub continues to expand it’s AwakenClub private members community this 5-part Legal Series Journey Map will include expert insights, practical advice, and case studies to assist entrepreneurs in making more informed legal decisions whether establishing a new venture, navigating regulatory compliance, or preparing for investment rounds.  

Are you a female founder?

• Early stage and in need of some practical advice on all things ‘legal’ 

• Preparing to raise pre-seed or seed investment and need to know about Due Diligence, Term Sheets and what not 

• Keen to know more about contracts, GDPR and just getting all your legal ducks in a row 

It’s never too early to have a good lawyer on your side or representing you and your company. Rooky errors can cost you big time when you don’t know what you don’t know.  

Workshop Series:  (Sessions 1-4 available on watch back for members)

• 29 February – Session 1: Setting up. types of companies, the incorporation process, the companies registration office, corporate governance, advisers, and share options. 

• 20 March – Session 2: Setting out your stall. Websites, IP and GDPR. 

• 24 April – Session 3: Working with others. Supply chain, customer base and employee management.  

• 29 May – Session 4:  Fundraising. Business plans, due diligence, raising capital, and investors. 

• 25 June – Session 5: Term sheet. In depth session on the key features of a term sheet. 

Attendees will also be able to book follow-up ‘Meet the Experts’ consults.  

About Taylor Wessing: Taylor Wessing is a leading law firm with a fast growing team in Ireland and an international network dedicated to providing innovative legal solutions to businesses from first-time entrants to established corporations. Committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, they are a valued and committed partner of AwakenHub.   

Members book via AwakenClub platform events section.

As AwakenHub continues to expand it’s AwakenClub private members community we have launched our Big Sister sessions. An exclusive membership perk for our women founders. These sessions are intimate 'working sessions' limited in size to allow for active engagement over 75 minutes. They offer a unique opportunity for members to gain insights from industry experts, innovators, founders, and investors.

Join us for the AwakenClub Big Sister Session on Growth Mindset with Susan Hayes Culleton.

AwakenHub Wicklow In-Person Meetup: Awaken your senses, unwind your mind and find your tribe. Join Wicklow Ambassador Sophie Nicol from Windrush Farm, along with co-founder Lucy Nicol, for a relaxed and creative morning, where you will meet and chat with other Wicklow-based female founders and entrepreneurs, all while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of the Windrush Farm craft studio, set on the edge of a nature reserve in the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains. The morning will include tea, coffee and cake, as well as the opportunity to make an eco-printed carrier bag to take away.

When: Thursday, June 20th 10am - 12pm

Where: Windrush Farm, Corsillagh, Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow A63 HY98

Good to know: This is a very informal event and the craft activity will take place outdoors in nature, so please dress in appropriate clothing (e.g. relaxed and comfortable clothing and please bring a raincoat and old shoes or hiking boots if you have them). Weather permitting we will also be lighting the campfire and enjoying refreshments outside!

Max. numbers: 20

Price: £15pp which includes refreshments as well as all materials needed to make and take home your own eco-printed carrier bag. (Advance booking is required so we can make sure we have enough materials/cake etc.)

Can't wait to see you!

Opportunity to meet with AwakenHub members and hear a little bit about our community.

If interested in getting more involved in AwakenHub we have some Membership options which might be just up your street.

With thanks to our partners for their ongoing support of the community.

Members book via AwakenClub platform events section.

As AwakenHub continues to expand it’s AwakenClub private members community we have launched our Big Sister sessions. An exclusive membership perk for our women founders. These sessions are intimate 'working sessions' limited in size to allow for active engagement over 75 minutes. They offer a unique opportunity for members to gain insights from industry experts, innovators, founders, and investors.

Join us for the AwakenClub Big Sister Session on Investor Readiness with AwakenAngels Director of Investment Denise McQuaid.

🌟Join us for our Annual SheGenerate Showcase 🌟

Join us for an AwakenHub SheGenerate Showcase with a selection of our 3rd SheGenerate cohort sharing their new businesses with you and a chance for them to win £500 on the night.

It's going to be a rocking session not to be missed:

- SheGenerate showcase

- Champion Panel (to feedback)

- Networking

- Armchair Chat with Guest Speaker Oonagh O'Hagan

- Live Vote plus few extras

If you are keen to get more involved as a member you can always look to an AwakenHub Annual Event Pass (cheaper & easier) or go all in as an AwakenClub member with access to our private online founders community.

Special thanks to our SheGen3.0 Partners - Taylor Wessing Ireland, Catalyst NI, AIB, Ulster Bank NI and British Business Bank.

With thanks as always to our AwakenHub partners and sponsors. As a registered social enterprise we are driven by our social impact mission to change the landscape for women founders for generations to come and we couldn't do it without all of your support.

AwakenClub Drop-in: SheGen3.0 Showcase Pitch Perfect Session - come and see our 6 SheGen3.0 showcasers go through their pitches ahead of 18 June.

In addition to our open AwakenHub Community events we curate an online women founders community called AwakenClub which includes closed online DropIns (clinics or as we like to call them ‘Chatty Kathy’ sessions) as well as a community of support. with fellow founders, Big Sisters and the AwakenHub Co-Founder Team. They are informal and super valuable for those looking to tease out founder challenges, build extra knowledge, capacity and connectivity.

For non-AwakenClub Members see full details HERE as to how you can join.

With thanks as always to our Partners for their ongoing support of AwakenHub.

Join us for our fourth in a five Workshop series on 29 May 12.30-1.30pm.

Session 4:  Fundraising. Business plans, due diligence, raising capital, and investors with Ameer Gazder and Laura Brohan, Taylor Wessing Ireland.

Members book via AwakenClub platform events section.

As AwakenHub continues to expand it’s AwakenClub private members community this 5-part Legal Series Journey Map will include expert insights, practical advice, and case studies to assist entrepreneurs in making more informed legal decisions whether establishing a new venture, navigating regulatory compliance, or preparing for investment rounds.  

Are you a female founder?

• Early stage and in need of some practical advice on all things ‘legal’ 

• Preparing to raise pre-seed or seed investment and need to know about Due Diligence, Term Sheets and what not 

• Keen to know more about contracts, GDPR and just getting all your legal ducks in a row 

It’s never too early to have a good lawyer on your side or representing you and your company. Rooky errors can cost you big time when you don’t know what you don’t know.  

Workshop Series: 

• 29 February – Session 1: Setting up. types of companies, the incorporation process, the companies registration office, corporate governance, advisers, and share options. (available for members to watch back online)

• 20 March – Session 2: Setting out your stall. Websites, IP and GDPR. (available for members to watch back online)

• 24 April – Session 3: Working with others. Supply chain, customer base and employee management. (available for members to watch back online) 

• 29 May – Session 4:  Fundraising. Business plans, due diligence, raising capital, and investors. 

• 25 June – Session 5: Term sheet. In depth session on the key features of a term sheet. 

Attendees will also be able to book follow-up ‘Meet the Experts’ consults.  

About Taylor Wessing: Taylor Wessing is a leading law firm with a fast growing team in Ireland and an international network dedicated to providing innovative legal solutions to businesses from first-time entrants to established corporations. Committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, they are a valued and committed partner of AwakenHub.   

Join us for a warm up session as we head into the final week before taking over Lusty Beg island for SheVentures Summit.

This is an information 'get to know each other' dropin plus a chance to ask any final questions on logistics.

See you there!

Team AwakenHub

Members book via AwakenClub platform events section.

As AwakenHub continues to expand it’s AwakenClub private members community we have launched our Big Sister sessions. An exclusive membership perk for our women founders. These sessions are intimate 'working sessions' limited in size to allow for active engagement over 75 minutes. They offer a unique opportunity for members to gain insights from industry experts, innovators, founders, and investors.

Join us for the AwakenClub Big Sister Session on Growth Mindset with Monica Parker. Monica, a world-renowned speaker, writer, and authority on the future of work. As the founder of HATCH, a global human analytics and change consultancy, Monica challenges corporate systems to advocate for more meaningful work lives.

Come and join us for an informal meetup with our Donegal and Derry/LondonDerry County Ambassadors, Lisa Breslin, Imagine Lab and Katrina Bradley, Numerasee to find out more about AwakenHub or to meet up with fellow members.

Open to women founders, startups, entrepreneurs. Limited spaces. Free to attend but please RSVP so we know who to expect.

Can't wait to see you!

There is no cost to attend this event. Pop in, get a coffe and an opportunity to meet with AwakenHub members and hear a little bit about our community.

If interested in getting more involved in AwakenHub we have some Membership options which might be just up your street.

With thanks to our partners for their ongoing support of the community.

Join us for our third in a five part Legal Workshop series on 24 April 12.30-1.30pm.

Session 3: Working with others. Supply chain, customer base and employee management with Jo Joyce and Rachel McCausland of Taylor Wessing.

Members book via AwakenClub platform events section.

As AwakenHub continues to expand it’s AwakenClub private members community this 5-part Legal Series Journey Map will include expert insights, practical advice, and case studies to assist entrepreneurs in making more informed legal decisions whether establishing a new venture, navigating regulatory compliance, or preparing for investment rounds.  

Are you a female founder?

• Early stage and in need of some practical advice on all things ‘legal’ 

• Preparing to raise pre-seed or seed investment and need to know about Due Diligence, Term Sheets and what not 

• Keen to know more about contracts, GDPR and just getting all your legal ducks in a row 

It’s never too early to have a good lawyer on your side or representing you and your company. Rooky errors can cost you big time when you don’t know what you don’t know.  

Workshop Series: 

• 29 February – Session 1: Setting up. types of companies, the incorporation process, the companies registration office, corporate governance, advisers, and share options.  (available for members to watch back online)

• 20 March – Session 2: Setting out your stall. Websites, IP and GDPR. (available for members to watch back online)

• 24 April – Session 3: Working with others. Supply chain, customer base and employee management.  

• 29 May – Session 4:  Fundraising. Business plans, due diligence, raising capital, and investors. 

• 25 June – Session 5: Term sheet. In depth session on the key features of a term sheet. 

Attendees will also be able to book follow-up ‘Meet the Experts’ consults.  

About Taylor Wessing: Taylor Wessing is a leading law firm with a fast growing team in Ireland and an international network dedicated to providing innovative legal solutions to businesses from first-time entrants to established corporations. Committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, they are a valued and committed partner of AwakenHub.   

The Power of Collaboration to Grow Sales hosted by AwakenHub/AwakenAngels Co-founder Sinead Crowley with Adrienne Hanna, Founder and CEO, Right Revenue; Ellen Yates, Co-founder, Taylor Taylor & Joya Dass, News Anchor & The Samita Lab Mastermind.

Come along if you are a female founder and want to know more about:

• How important collaboration is as part of your overall growth strategy

• Examples of successful collaboration and partnerships to grow sales

• The key factors to consider when selecting and negotiating potential collaborators

• Competition - how to balance or embrace it

• Challenges that go with the territory

• Impact of collaboration on your bottom line

If you are keen to get more involved as a member you can always look to an AwakenHub Annual Event Pass (cheaper & easier) or go all in as an AwakenClub member with access to our private online founders community.

With thanks as always to our AwakenHub partners and sponsors. As a registered social enterprise we are driven by our social impact mission to change the landscape for women founders for generations to come and we couldn't do it without all of your support.