As FreelanceHER is a part of our HOST by IN4.0 community, participants are able to become members of HOST, an innovation Hub in Salford which boasts five floors of innovation support for start-ups and SMEs. Since the conclusion of cohort 1, we have seen multiple FreelanceHERs join the community, continuing their growth. HOST provides freelancers with not only access to start-up and scale-up support but also access to the GM-wide innovation ecosystem to continue to grow their network and community. In addition to this, our first cohort will continue to connect and innovate through: To create a UK-wide community of 1000 women freelancers in 24 months by delivering 12-week programmes to support female entrepreneurs in launching and growing sustainable businesses. Our vision: FreelanceHER1000 The online community tool we embed as part of the programme (my2be) Strong relationships with other programmes and management team The FreelanceHER alumni community, building in their areas of expertise and lessons learnt as alumni champions
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