Women in Tech

The Women and Equalities Committee have published their report in response the enquiry exploring female entrepreneurship in the UK. The Committee calls for the Autumn Statement to unlock the economic potential of female entrepreneurs along with an ambitious Female Entrepreneurship Strategy to sit alongside the Industrial Strategy and Small Business Plan. 

Why Female Entrepreneurs Matter? Despite evidence to show that female-led companies tend to outperform their male-led counterparts, a persistent investment gap exists within the UK economy.

Blog by techUK's Policy and Public Affairs Team Assistant Tess Newton

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The Spending Review and modern industrial strategy mark historic moments that will define this parliament and the rest of the decade. But if the next few weeks have any hopes of providing a ‘launchpad for businesses’, actions must better support women in the economy – placing them front and centre to provide the certainty that inspires active participation.

Through this inquiry, MPs on the Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) are investigating the challenges women encounter in entrepreneurship, examining which sectors present the greatest barriers and why. techUK welcomes this initiative, recognising the urgent need for a comprehensive assessment of how to better support female-led enterprises.

Women-led businesses will receive more help to sell overseas after a study found Scotland could benefit from billions of pounds in extra trade.

While female and diverse founders face significant challenges in securing investment, their resilience and innovation continue to drive change in the entrepreneurial landscape.

Despite notable strides in narrowing the gender gap in entrepreneurship and the rising visibility of high-achieving women in business, female founders remain significantly underrepresented in the business world.

Check out AND Digital’s report into the experience of women working in technology.

Georgie tells us how both men and women can work together to drive real change in gender diversity.

Anne Gosal tells the positive story of how far gender parity has come, and reflects on how far there is still to go.

Takayo Takamuro, Managing Director of Telehouse Europe, highlights the vital role of mentorship in guiding more women into leadership roles. 

Actions for industry, academia and policy makers.

Pamela Sengupta sets out her recommendations to foster gender diversity in the tech industry.