Women in Tech organisation TechFoundHer is calling on women across the island to apply for WeBuild, a new all-island programme upskilling entrepreneurs to accelerate their tech-driven solutions and progress tech-enabled ventures.
TechFoundHer, which has built strong momentum since launching in 2024, marks a major milestone in its growth with the opening of applications for WeBuild.
The WeBuild programme, led by InterTradeIreland in partnership with Invest Northern Ireland and Enterprise Ireland, is part of the Shared Island Enterprise Scheme, funded by the Government of Ireland. The delivery partner for WeBuild is TechFoundHer.
WeBuild is a tech programme created to support women entrepreneurs in advancing tech-driven and tech-enabled business ideas, with a strong emphasis on innovation, AI capability development and building resilient, future-ready enterprises.
The programme will provide hands-on, practical support for founders ready to move from early ideas to credible, investor ready technology products, offering expert mentorship, peer networks and guidance on designing, testing and building technology.
Speaking about the opportunity, CEO and Founder Máirín Murray said: “This is a break-through moment for TechFoundHer and also women tech founders across the island. The tools, the timing and the opportunity have aligned.
“You do not have to be a coder to build a credible tech product anymore. With GenAI and no-code tools, women can design, test and launch faster than ever, but WeBuild goes deeper. It is about building credibility with strong ideas, strong roadmaps and ventures that investors and customers take seriously.
“If you are ready to accelerate your product and turn insight into impact, this is where it happens. The old tech playbook is being torn up and WeBuild is where women are writing the new one.”
Entrepreneur and broadcaster Áine Kerr, who is a workshop facilitator, said the programme has the potential to reshape the landscape for women building tech.
“I am delighted to champion TechFoundHer as it enters this bold new phase with the WeBuild programme. This has the potential to be a real game changer for women tech innovators by creating the space, networks and industry insight needed to turn powerful ideas into scalable impact. When women come together to learn, build and back each other, extraordinary things happen.”
Running over a four month hybrid schedule, the programme includes a 12 week sprint, in person labs in Dublin and Belfast, and an intensive two day Build Lab where founders use GenAI and no-code tools to rapidly test and strengthen their products.
Support for WeBuild is further strengthened through collaboration with KPMG Ireland, which has a strong track record in advancing women in technology and innovation. Breda O’Callaghan, Managing Director and Lead for Technology Enablement at KPMG, commented:
“WeBuild is a valuable opportunity for women tech founders to gain practical, AI-focused skills that accelerate real progress. We’re pleased to contribute our expertise to this important work.”
WeBuild is one of three new programmes under the Shared Island Enterprise Scheme. Together with WeGrow delivered by Women in Business NI and Network Ireland, and WeScale delivered by AwakenHub, these initiatives will support women entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey from early innovation to international expansion.
Additional support for participants will come from members of the WeBuild faculty, including experienced tech entrepreneur Áine Denn who will contribute practical product and strategy expertise throughout the programme.
“Being part of the WeBuild faculty is a chance to back founders with practical, high quality support. I am committed to sharing proven approaches that strengthen clarity, confidence and momentum for women driving ambitious companies forward.” she said.
To give women founders a taste of the WeBuild programme, TechFoundHer will also host two festive Build Club sessions. The Belfast session will take place at Catalyst on 3rd December, followed by a Dublin session at Huckletree on 8th December. Both community events will offer practical no-code and GenAI insights along with guidance on the WeBuild application process.
