$15,000 Female Founder Grant 2026

About

An equity-free grant program providing $15,000 in services to support women founders in Australia and New Zealand who are building startups. Participants will gain access to valuable mentorship, workshops, and assistance with market research and product strategy, helping them to refine their business ideas and enhance their pitch decks.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  $15,000 in services from Edition
• 🎓Mentorship Program
  Access to in-person workshops and mentorship
• 📈Business Support
  Support with market and competitor research, product strategy, and pitch deck preparation

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be women founders based in Australia or New Zealand
• Must be building a startup
• No specific revenue or funding stage requirements mentioned

Participation Commitments

• Must submit an introduction covering background and startup idea via email
• Participation in workshops and mentorship sessions is expected
• No specific time commitment mentioned

Target Region

Australia/New Zealand

Target Sector

All sectors