Paddington Development Trust, Neighbourhood Enterprise Centre 

Platform is a new initiative providing a fantastic combination of support for women thinking of starting a business. Whether you’re just thinking of starting a business, or well down the road to becoming self-employed, Platform can provide you with the help you need to start, succeed, and grow.

Specifically through Platform you can connect with other women who are also thinking of starting up in business and apply to get:

• Free access to an inspirational entrepreneurial event in central London.

• Free introduction seminars to self-employment and networking skills.

• 50% discounts to essential entrepreneurship skills sessions ran by leading entrepreneurs.

• Up to 4 months of free or discounted business incubation space near Piccadilly Circus, London, to provide you with space, learning and investment opportunities.

• 5 hours of intensive one-to-one business coaching.

• £500 awards to test your idea alongside opportunities for crowd funding your start-up.

• Childcare support.

• Join one of four monthly business women connection groups to meet, share and be inspired by other likeminded entrepreneurs.