Women’s participation in organizations dedicated to supporting women scientists is an important resource for women entrepreneurs.
Resources:
For Women Entrepreneurs:
National Women’s Business Council (NWBC)
A federal advisory committee on important issues for women business owners and entrepreneurs. Priorities include access to capital and opportunity, promoting and supporting women STEM entrepreneurship via education and capital, and rural women’s entrepreneurship. See their ‘Grow Her Business’ Resources
Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC). – Find an AWBC center near you to get training, mentoring, business development support, and financing opportunities.
NEWS:
- Women in Business – News about women entrepreneurs from Entrepreneurship, an online magazine and source of other resources.
- Black Women Entrepreneurs – News about Black women entrepreneurs from Entrepreneurship an online magazine and source of other resources.
Organizations for Women in Science
Women in Bio (WIB): Promotes “careers, leadership, and entrepreneurship for women in the life sciences.” Find local chapters, mentors, career support. WIB “Entrepreneur Center,” supports female founders of life science companies at all stages. See their WIB Event Calendar and WIB Mentoring Programs
Association for Women in Science (AWIS): Non-profit supporting full participation of women and achieving equity in all disciplines and across all employment sectors of STEM (Science, technology, engineering, mathematics). See their Innovation and Entrepreneurship advocacy program.
Rosalind Franklin Society: National non-profit organization that seeks to enable more women to attain leadership positions in academia, industry, and government.
