The U.K. Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has announced the inaugural Women’s Sport Investment Accelerator, a new initiative to boost women’s sports, in association with Deloitte’s Sports Business Group. The scheme, supported by the International Working Group (IWG) on Women and Sport, will run for a year starting from autumn 2023. The new Women’s Sport Investment Accelerator will bring women’s sports rightsholders who are seeking investment together with industry experts and investors. The program will provide a series of sessions offering market insights, networking events and mentoring for rightsholders who are looking for investment.
The application process is open to rightsholders of any U.K.-based women’s sports leagues, teams, competitions or events aiming to attract investment. The program will be made available at no cost to taxpayers thanks to speakers and mentors, all providing their time and expertise on a pro bono basis, and DBT’s partnership with Deloitte, who is providing event space and facilitating several of the scheme sessions. Applications to take part in the program are open via the following link until Sept. 8 at 11:45pm: eu.eventscloud.com.
