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founderUPLIFT
​founderUPLIFT is a free, hybrid training programme designed for women and people of underrepresented genders in the earliest stages of their business development. Whether you have a seed of an idea or are just beginning to explore entrepreneurship, founderUPLIFT offers the support, tools, and confidence needed to take that first step.
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Rooted in the CreaTech Cornwall ecology, the programme provides a unique opportunity to connect with a vibrant local network while gaining practical, real-world skills. The curriculum is needs-led and shaped by participant input, ensuring every session is relevant and empowering. From refining business ideas to developing foundational knowledge, founderUPLIFT equips you with what you need to turn an idea into action.
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The programme is delivered through a flexible, hybrid model that fits around your life. Sessions are bite-sized and accessible, with any in-person workshops held in venues reachable by public transport and designed with inclusivity at their core. This is a space built for encouragement - not perfection - where curiosity is welcomed, and growth is supported by an active community of mentors, role models, and alumni.
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What sets founderUPLIFT apart is its intentional focus on creating a safe and supportive environment for founders who have previously been left out of the conversation. With user-centred design, practical guidance, and a cohort of peers who understand your journey, it offers more than training - it offers belonging.
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Apply for the first Cohort of CreaTech Cornwall and secure a place on founderUPLIFT by 9am on Monday 23rd June here!

What you'll learn.
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1. Building Confidence & Identity as a Founder
Starting with your personal journey, this theme focuses on developing self-belief, resilience, and clarity about your goals. You'll explore what it means to be a founder, build your confidence in decision-making, and begin to own your space in the start-up world.
2. Designing Your Business
Translate your ideas into action by developing a strong foundation. This theme introduces core business tools, user-centred design, branding, and essential knowledge around IP, copyright, and trademarks. You'll learn how to build a business that reflects your values and meets real-world needs.
3. Developing Practical Skills for Growth
​Gain the skills to communicate your vision and grow your business with purpose. From finance and fundraising to agile methods, marketing, and networking, this theme helps you prepare to launch and lead with confidence.