Murray Edwards Enterprising Women is an initiative launched in collaboration with AstraZeneca, designed to empower women students across Cambridge University to achieve entrepreneurial success. The scheme aims to foster diversity, recognising its crucial role in driving sustainable innovation within the Cambridge ecosystem.
The programme provides expert advice, mentoring, and essential support to help women thrive in the entrepreneurial landscape. Partners AstraZeneca will also supply mentors and board members for new startups, working alongside other commercial organisations to amplify the impact of this initiative.
There are three intensive programmes:
• SheStarts: An intensive programme offering workshops, talks, and mentoring for aspiring innovators, led by top executives from AstraZeneca and other leading companies
• SheSoars: A structured support programme for women-led startups, featuring expert talks, curated networking opportunities, and tailored mentoring.
• SheScales: A series of lectures and networking events designed for advisors and non-executive directors looking to join the growth journey, and women aspiring to become early-stage investors.
The programmes will launch in Michaelmas Term 2024 but expressions of interest are welcome now.