Women in Ventures Pathway

100 days, 10 women, 100% impact

Explore impact entrepreneurship and the foundations of a business together with other aspiring women entrepreneurs

Women in Ventures Pathway

Women in Ventures Pathway is a hybrid pre-incubator programme for women in the Netherlands that want to explore and test their entrepreneurial potential.

During 100 days, the programme provides you with step-by-step online DIY content and six in-person workshops. In addition, you get access to a wealth of resources, events, and a supportive community of peers. Upon completion, you will have a clearer understanding of whether entrepreneurship is a path you want to pursue.

This programme is created as part of the Women in Ventures initiative. The application is now open and closes on the 15th of December 2024. The programme starts on the 13th of January 2025 with the first live meetup being held on the 15th of January at Clockwise co-working space in The Hague.

Empowering and supporting more women to become entrepreneurs

Women initiate a greater proportion of impact-driven businesses, yet they represent only 21.9% of global startup founders (Crunchbase, 2020). Increasing this figure is crucial to accelerate positive change and inclusive growth.

Let’s change this—together. For 100 days, 10 women, 100% impact.

This programme is tailored for women interested in exploring entrepreneurship and gaining essential knowledge on starting and running a successful impact-driven startup. If you're ready to see if entrepreneurship is your path, this is your opportunity to start with a solid foundation.

Empowering and supporting more women to become entrepreneurs

Women initiate a greater proportion of impact-driven businesses, yet they represent only 21.9% of global startup founders (Crunchbase, 2020). Increasing this figure is crucial to accelerate positive change and inclusive growth.

Let’s change this—together. For 100 days, 10 women, 100% impact.

This programme is tailored for women interested in exploring entrepreneurship and gaining essential knowledge on starting and running a successful impact-driven startup. If you're ready to see if entrepreneurship is your path, this is your opportunity to start with a solid foundation.

Empowering and supporting more women to become entrepreneurs

Women initiate a greater proportion of impact-driven businesses, yet they represent only 21.9% of global startup founders (Crunchbase, 2020). Increasing this figure is crucial to accelerate positive change and inclusive growth.

Let’s change this—together. For 100 days, 10 women, 100% impact.

This programme is tailored for women interested in exploring entrepreneurship and gaining essential knowledge on starting and running a successful impact-driven startup. If you're ready to see if entrepreneurship is your path, this is your opportunity to start with a solid foundation.

Three reasons to apply

Join a Supportive Cohort

Become part of a close-knit group of 10 like-minded women, meeting biweekly at the Women in Ventures Pathway Hub at Clockwise in The Hague. Through collaborative, hands-on workshops, you'll experience a truly engaging environment that fosters deep connections and meaningful growth.

Overcome Unique Challenges

Tailored specifically for challenges often faced by women entrepreneurs, such as lack of role models and mentors, imposter syndrome, and societal norms favouring masculine qualities over feminine ones, despite the necessity of both for successful and impactful ventures. Here, you’ll gain the tools to succeed on your own terms.

Flexible and Work-Friendly

Designed to fit into your existing lifestyle, this programme allows you to maintain your current job. With most of the content delivered through self-paced online modules, you can learn and grow at your own speed without sacrificing your professional or personal commitments.

if you have question, get in touch with Alice Pavin: alice@worldstartup.co

Programme info

The Pathway programme consists of daily DIY resources to trigger tangible actions and reflections on entrepreneurship. It is accompanied by 6 in-person meetups to Kick-off, go over 4 key aspects to ‘Women in Venture” experiences and Wrap up at the end with the whole cohort to celebrate our findings and ambitions for follow-up steps. Throughout the process, you are supported by a navigator with design expertise. You can utilize the co-working space for the remaining time after every meetup.

Programme timeline

15 January | 10:00-12:00 CET
Kick off meetup

29 January | 10:00-12:00 CET
Workshop meetup: "Is entrepreneurship right for me?" - Exploring the suitability of entrepreneurship.

12 February | 10:00-12:00 CET
Workshop meetup: "What ignites my passion?" Aligning personal purpose with a business focus.

26 February | 10:00-12:00 CET
Workshop meetup: "I can do it!" - Building confidence and self-belief.

12 March | 10:00-12:00 CET [on location or online]
Workshop meetup: “Problem → Solution” - Basics of Social Entrepreneurship with 1-on-1 Q&A check-ins with a product/service designer

23 April | 10:00-12:00 CET
Wrap up meetup

Potential paths at the end of the programme

Confident to initiate your entrepreneurial journey
Setting up conditions for intrapreneurship project
Insights and awareness if entrepreneurship suits you personally right now or rather in the future

Who are you?

Whether you are considering a career shift, seeking a side hustle, or if you are being chased by an innovative idea or an impactful problem to solve, the Pathway programme is a great way to get started and be kept accountable during your exploration.

A woman based in the Netherlands
Strong motivation to create a positive change
Interest in exploring entrepreneurship and innovation

Connect at the Women in Ventures hub: Clockwise

Nestled between The Hague’s central station, the lush Haagse Bos, and the Chamber of Commerce, Clockwise is the ideal venue for the Women in Ventures Pathway in-person gatherings. A beautiful co-working space with warm, natural tones, accent walls, recycled terrazzo and lots of greenery. The location in the Hague is the second European space, sitting over four floors of a newly renovated office building.

At Clockwise, you’ll meet your cohort for intimate, impactful workshops and have the opportunity to stay at the co-working with your fellow changemakers. Upon completing the programme, you will get access to one free co-working day and a membership discount to continue building your venture alongside a supportive community.

Connect at the Women in Ventures hub: Clockwise

Nestled between The Hague’s central station, the lush Haagse Bos, and the Chamber of Commerce, Clockwise is the ideal venue for the Women in Ventures Pathway in-person gatherings. A beautiful co-working space with warm, natural tones, accent walls, recycled terrazzo and lots of greenery. The location in the Hague is the second European space, sitting over four floors of a newly renovated office building.

At Clockwise, you’ll meet your cohort for intimate, impactful workshops and have the opportunity to stay at the co-working with your fellow changemakers. Upon completing the programme, you will get access to one free co-working day and a membership discount to continue building your venture alongside a supportive community.

Connect at the Women in Ventures hub: Clockwise

Nestled between The Hague’s central station, the lush Haagse Bos, and the Chamber of Commerce, Clockwise is the ideal venue for the Women in Ventures Pathway in-person gatherings. A beautiful co-working space with warm, natural tones, accent walls, recycled terrazzo and lots of greenery. The location in the Hague is the second European space, sitting over four floors of a newly renovated office building.

At Clockwise, you’ll meet your cohort for intimate, impactful workshops and have the opportunity to stay at the co-working with your fellow changemakers. Upon completing the programme, you will get access to one free co-working day and a membership discount to continue building your venture alongside a supportive community.