The Built to Rise accelerator returns for a second year, delivered by The Whole Point with support from Lloyds Business & Commercial, Bruntwood SciTech, and Mills & Reeve.
What is Built to Rise?
Built to Rise is a growth accelerator for women-led businesses in West Yorkshire. Applications are welcome from organisations employing 10 or more people, with £1+ million turnover in the last 12 months.
The programme is designed by female leaders who have ‘been there, done that’ — who understand the unique challenges of scaling a business in rooms and systems that are skewed to support men.
Across 12 weeks, six half-day workshops will explore and assess the business through its people, mission, and progress to unlock the next stage of growth. Cohorts are kept to an exclusive group, and all participants benefit from 1-2-1 mentoring with relevant industry leaders.
“The strategic frameworks taught on the programme give you the best chance to grow, scale, and sustain.” – Sarah Beaumont, 2025 Cohort
Last year’s cohort delivered:
- 59+ hours of direct business support
- 19 x Leeds-based mentors engaged
- Workshops scored 4.9/5 by the cohort participants.
“Since the accelerator finished, we’ve smashed through the £1 million revenue barrier — there’s lots going on in the business, but I’d certainly attribute some of that success to the Built to Rise programme.” – Juliet Ralph, 2025 Cohort
If you’re a female C-Suite leader at a women-led business in West Yorkshire, apply for Built to Rise Cohort 2 today.
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