Midlands Female Founders Launchpad 2027
This is where ambitious women turn ideas into businesses.
Join us on Sunday 24 January 2027 at the Ramada Park Hall Hotel & Spa in Wolverhampton for a day of practical workshops, inspiring speakers, expert advice, networking and the opportunity to pitch your business for a chance to win a £2,500 business grant.
£2,500
Business grant
5
Pitch finalists
10+
Expert workshops
18+
Open to all women
Save the date
Sunday 24 January 2027
Ramada Park Hall Hotel & Spa, Wolverhampton
Park Drive, Goldthorn Park, Wolverhampton WV4 5AJ — a Grade II listed Georgian mansion with free on-site parking.
The venue
A grand setting for a landmark day.
Launchpad 2027 takes place at the Ramada Park Hall Hotel & Spa — a Grade II listed Georgian mansion in Wolverhampton, first built in 1705 as the residence of the Ward family, later Earls of Dudley. Behind its stately brick façade and Rococo fountain you'll find elegant light-filled event spaces, sweeping landscaped gardens and one of the West Midlands' most prestigious hotel spas.
We can't think of a better place to begin your business journey.
Park Drive, Goldthorn Park, Wolverhampton WV4 5AJ · Free on-site parking
Our vision
This isn't just another networking event.
Midlands Female Founders Launchpad is designed to equip women with the knowledge, confidence, funding opportunities and connections needed to build successful businesses. Whether you're just getting started or ready to grow, you'll leave with knowledge, confidence, connections and a clear plan for your next steps.
- confidence
- funding
- networks
- mentors
- practical knowledge
Day one
Learn. Connect. Pitch. Grow.
Learn
Practical workshops on starting up, business planning, finance, tax, legal compliance, marketing, branding, sales, sustainability and growth.
Connect
Network with investors, business owners, finance specialists, mentors, sponsors and support organisations from across the Midlands.
Pitch
Five finalists pitch Apprentice-style to an expert panel for a £2,500 business grant, mentoring, publicity and continued support.
Grow
Leave with knowledge, confidence, connections and a clear plan for your next steps — whether you're just getting started or ready to scale.
The business challenge
Pitch your business for a £2,500 grant.
Expect inspiring founders, practical workshops, expert mentors and the chance to pitch your business for a £2,500 business grant. Finalists are selected on the day, receive mentoring and pitch coaching, then pitch to an expert panel.
Event objectives
- 01Inspire women to start and grow businesses
- 02Increase female entrepreneurship across the Midlands
- 03Improve access to funding and finance
- 04Connect women with successful founders and mentors
- 05Build lasting business networks
- 06Award funding to promising entrepreneurs
- 07Create measurable social and economic impact
Build your business. Build your network. Build your future.
Tickets are available for a limited time. Your ticket secures your place at the event on Sunday 24 January 2027 at the Ramada Park Hall Hotel & Spa, Wolverhampton.