Powering high-growth female founders
Powering high-growth female founders
Applications open.
Deadline: 18th of September
Applications open.
Deadline: 18th of September
The Forward Faster Accelerator is an outcomes-driven, six-month programme for the UK’s most ambitious female-powered businesses.
Beginning in October 2026 and fuelled by some of the UK’s most influential business enablers, we’re connecting bold founders with the capital, connections and commercial firepower they need to scale with speed.
Go further, faster, on your terms.
What you’ll get:
What you’ll get:
Launch & Land Bootcamps
Kick off the programme with your cohort, meet your partners, and build the relationships that will carry you through the next six months – and beyond.
Expert Masterclasses
Deep-dive sessions on growth strategy, leadership, scaling teams and market expansion, led by partners and industry experts who've done it themselves.
Curated Connections
Targeted introductions to partners, investors, prospects and potential clients – including partner-led connection events and direct routes to market.
Funding Readiness
Pitch workshops, deck reviews and investor matchmaking – everything you need to walk into a funding conversation with confidence and come out with results.
AI-Powered Growth Support
Personalised, data-driven interventions at key milestones throughout the programme, designed to identify your highest-impact growth actions and keep momentum building.
Spotlight & Celebration
Media coverage, partner amplification and a closing pitch day to showcase what you've built.
Launch & Land Bootcamps
Kick off the programme with your cohort, meet your partners, and build the relationships that will carry you through the next six months – and beyond.
Expert Masterclasses
Deep-dive sessions on growth strategy, leadership, scaling teams and market expansion, led by partners and industry experts who've done it themselves.
Curated Connections
Targeted introductions to partners, investors, prospects and potential clients – including partner-led connection events and direct routes to market.
Funding Readiness
Pitch workshops, deck reviews and investor matchmaking – everything you need to walk into a funding conversation with confidence and come out with results.
AI-Powered Growth Support
Personalised, data-driven interventions at key milestones throughout the programme, designed to identify your highest-impact growth actions and keep momentum building.
Spotlight & Celebration
Media coverage, partner amplification and a closing pitch day to showcase what you've built.
Why we’re doing it
Why we’re doing it
2% of UK equity investment went to female founders in 2024
2% of UK equity investment went to female founders in 2024
£250B: The economic upside of backing female founders
£250B: The economic upside of backing female founders
2x faster growth for women-led businesses
2x faster growth for women-led businesses
"Too many female founders are still locked out of capital, connections and the chance to scale. That’s the story we’re here to change."
Tamara Gillan - Founder & CEO of FFinc
Tamara Gillan - Founder & CEO of FFinc
"Too many female founders are still locked out of capital, connections and the chance to scale. That’s the story we’re here to change."
2026 Champions
2026 Champions
Forward Faster was built to connect bold, female-led businesses with real capital.
Thanks to our unique ecosystem of hands-on support, huge businesses, investors and Driving Forces (women who’ve successfully scaled and exited), this accelerator is so much more than a chance to learn. It’s a clear path to investment, visibility and serious growth for the founders ready to take it.
Are you ready?
We're seeking high-growth, female-powered businesses that are ready to scale with speed and impact. To apply, you must:
Be female-founded (25%+ ownership)
Be UK-based and available to attend at least 50% of the in-person and online sessions included (the exact commitment is up to you)
Have £500k+ in annual revenue (if you’re not there yet but fast approaching, apply anyway)
Operate in a high-growth sector (e.g. fintech, health, consumer, media, tech)
Be committed to diversity and scaling with purpose
Applications for 2026/27 are now OPEN. If accepted, secure your place with a one-off fee of £175, which includes your Accelerator place and a year of FFinc membership.
Apply now.
If you would like to apply for the 2026/27 Forward Faster Accelerator. Please fill in the form below. Please note - if accepted, your place includes FFinc membership, for a one-off fee of £175.
Deadline: 18th of September, 2026
Get in touch
If your application is successful, you'll join a cohort of 100 exceptional, high-growth, female-founded businesses, backed by a network of exited founders and mentors, investors, and senior operators from our corporate partners. Your place includes FFinc membership, secured with a one-off fee of £175.
If you have questions about the application process, how the accelerator works or anything else, please get in touch with our Head of Programmes and Partnerships, Ed Leech, at ed@ffinc.co.