FeWhale
Create a space for women entrepreneurs, build them, and fun them.
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Dive in on 16 September 2026 at Impact Hub Antwerp – Pitch your business to lenders, investors and ecosystem partners.
Organizers
Impact Hub Antwerp
Date
16 September 2026 – Online
30 September 2026 – Online
04 November 2026 – Pitch Night in Antwerp
Location
Impact Hub Antwerp
Every great business strarts with one question. What if the thing holding you back isn’t your idea…
…but acces to capital? This isn’t just another stratup programme. It’s where female founders prepare to grow, secure funding and build businesses that get seen. Pitch your business to lenders, investors and ecosystem partners.
FEMALE FOUNDERS
Ready to grow your business?
- Join two expert-led workshops designed for female founders.
- Learn how to validate your business and strengthen your growth strategy.
- Gain practical insights on funding, legal foundations and scaling.
- Receive feedback from experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts.
- Pitch your business for a chance to become one of the FeWhale finalists.
- sponsored by Impact Hub so female entrepreneurs like you can join at no cost.
THE PROGRAMME
More than a pitch competition.
- Two interactive learning sessions.
- Hands-on workshops focused on real business challenges.
- One application process with multiple selection stages.
- Personal coaching before the final showcase.
- End with a live pitch in front of investors and ecosystem partners.
THE SHOWCASE
Where opportunities meet ambition.
- Watch inspiring pitches from selected female founders.
- Meet investors, partners and innovation leaders.
- Discover impactful businesses ready for growth.
- Join networking sessions with the Antwerp ecosystem.
- Experience an afternoon of entrepreneurship and innovation.
PARTNERS
Help shape the next generation of female entrepreneurs.
- Support promising women-led businesses.
- Increase your visibility within Antwerp’s innovation ecosystem.
- Connect with founders, investors and changemakers.
- Demonstrate your commitment to inclusive entrepreneurship.
- Become part of a growing impact community.
Agenda
16 September | The Market
Online
Discover whether your business solves a real market need. Learn how to validate your idea, define your unique value and understand your customers before you scale.
30 September | The Machinery
Online
Build the foundations for sustainable growth. Explore finance, team building, legal essentials and the operational side of running a successful business.
04 November | FeWhale Showcase
In Antwerp
Our selected finalists take the stage to pitch their ventures to investors, partners and ecosystem leaders during an inspiring afternoon of networking and opportunity.
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