Recommendation 24

There is a lack of pitch events, accelerators, networks and mentorship opportunities for female founders. Many that do exist tend to be focused on the ‘Golden Triangle’ of Cambridge, Oxford and London, limiting the growth potential of businesses in other regions. This disproportionately affects women, who are more likely to start businesses outside this hub. Without a deliberate shift in focus, the UK risks entrenching geographic and gender inequalities in entrepreneurship and missing out on the full economic potential of its diverse regions. (Conclusion, Paragraph 108)