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Stemette Society

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Stemette Futures

Stemette Futures work alongside nonprofit Stemettes to inspire, support and encourage girls, young women and non-binary young people into technical fields. Across our programmes, events and platforms we’re showing that STEAM is for all, in a free, fun-filled & food-filled way.

More information here.

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Donate To
Stemette Futures

Stemette Futures work alongside nonprofit Stemettes to inspire, support and encourage girls, young women and non-binary young people into technical fields. Across our programmes, events and platforms we’re showing that STEAM is for all, in a free, fun-filled & food-filled way.

More information here.

Are you a company and want to donate your time or space instead? See how you can become a partner

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Do you want to start your own business but don't know where to begin?

Get inspired

Take a look at our recorded session to learn more about the Outbox Entrepreneurs programme and get inspired to start your entrepreneurial journey.

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Outbox Entrepreneurs

The Outbox Entrepreneurs programme, supported by Futuremakers from Standard Chartered,a 7-month-long accelerator programme focusing on entrepreneurship support for young women and young non-binary people that want to get their STEAM business off the ground.

Apply here
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4 Week Incubator

4-week evening and weekend incubator period including a launch event and a showcase event where participants will be pitching their business ideas for funding (August-September).

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Weekend Events

6 weekend events from October - February to develop further skills. Including morning sessions and Offsite Inspiration Afternoons. Also, a follow-on 10 hours of mentoring with Standard Chartered to further develop your business.

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Equity Free Funding

£22,500 total of equity free funding available with each grant award ranging from £500 to £2500

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Exclusive Access

Standard Chartered will be giving participants access to their offices in London for in-person days.

How old do I have to be?This opportunity is open to young women and non-binary people between 18-25.
What are the requirements?There are only two requirements, you must be based in the UK and you must have a business idea.
What if I don't have a laptop/ travel arrangements?As in person attendance is, at times, compulsory, we will cover all travel costs for you should you require. For virtual sessions, if you need it, we’ll send you a laptop for the entirety of the programme and cover travel costs.
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Date Event Time
12 Aug In-Person Launch 10:00 – 5:00
15, 16 & 17 Aug Week 1 Sessions (Virtual) 18:30 – 20:30
22, 23 & 24 Aug Week 2 Sessions (Virtual) 18:30 – 20:30
29, 30 & 31 Aug Week 3 Sessions (Virtual) 18:30 – 20:30
5, 6 & 7 Sept Week 4 Sessions (Virtual) 18:30 – 20:30
9 Sept In-Person Showcase 10:00 – 5:00
What Can I Expect From Workshops?

All workshops will provide you with skills needed to get your business off the ground. Find out specifics below or watch our video.

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Applications Now Open

Applications for Outbox Entrepreneurs 2023 are now open and will close on August 8th at 12pm.

Apply here