WeStart Program

WeStart is a 6-week digital skills training and coaching program from Google for entrepreneurial women. This new WeStart cohort is for female-identifying entrepreneurs from Ukraine in their pursuit of starting and growing their businesses in Denmark or Ukraine. Participants will receive  digital skills training,  tool-based virtual workshops, physical networking events with first row access to top experts, and inspiring and practical advice from other entrepreneurs and business leaders. 

The 6-week program consists of online training and physical networking events in Copenhagen covering the following topics:

• Validation of your business idea
• Building a business
• Financing your startup
• Creating a narrative
• Sales strategy, channels and tools
• Getting customers onboard online
• Access to investments & crowdfunding
• Go to market strategy

Through WeStart you will receive access to mentors and partners who can  support your development and help your business grow . Through a combination of group exercises,1:1s and special events you will learn from some of the top mentors in Scandinavia and Ukraine.

"Take advantage of this unique offer of your time in Denmark
to build your dream and Ukraine in the near future"

- Anna Petrova founder of Startup Ukraine

Who is WeStart designed for? 

WeStart is tailored for Ukrainian female-identifying entrepreneurs currently residing in Denmark. It is meant for women who already have an existing business or have a business concept that they want to pursue and develop and launch following the program. 

What you will get from WeStart

Following the motivational launch event,  you will participate in tool-based virtual workshops, and physical networking events with access to top experts, business specialists. In addition to valuable skills learned during the training workshops, you will graduate with: 

• Access to tools and tips to create your business model
• Support to succeed with your business through proven business methods 
• Access to peer supporters via the Ukrainian community in Denmark 
• Actionable tools, tips and ressource to drive marketing
• Access to financial opportunities and mentorship
• Motivation, new connections and skills, and fun 

"The WeStart program is not judging and it meets
the female entrepreneurs where they are and where they want to go.
After finishing the program, I had the skills and faith to build my own dream".

- Åsa Eriksson, WeStart Norge 2022

Practical information 

WeStart is offered without at no cost for participants and runs for 6 weeks; from 30 May until 8 July. Workshops are held twice a week with four hours per workshop. Live workshops are held online via Google Meets so you will need to ensure you have a stable internet connection and a laptop, tablet or a mobile device with a camera and microphone. 

• 17 May Info meeting: 18:30-19:30 on Google Meet (Online). You will receive a link for the meeting by registering to the program.
• 30 May WeStart Kick-off in downtown Copenhagen 13:00-16:00 (Physical)
• 8 July WeStart Graduation in downtown Copenhagen: Time soon to be announced (Physical)

Apply already today

Apply today to the WeStart program by register and filling out the application. Please include some background information on what motivated you to start your business, as well as other information on your business concept, progress to date (for existing businesses) and contact information. The deadline for applications is 19 May 23:59. You will receive confirmation of your submission to the email you provide.

Registration process:

Step 1:
Registration

Step 2:
You will receive an application form, which needs to be submitted by May 19, 2022 (we look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible)

Step 3:
You will be informed if you accepted into the program by May 23th, 2022.

Step 4:
Please confirm or cancel your spot before 24th of May 23:59.