Partnerships & Sponsorships
Suggested Engagement Approach
Lead Partner: Everywoman or BAWE as headline network collaborators.
Investor/Finance Track: Women Backing Women + Enterprise Nation Women in Business.
Peer/Founder Voices: Businettes, BWi, Inspire UK, Women Who UK.
Academic & Emerging Founder Support: King’s WEN & WE Innovate network.
Diversity & Inclusion Anchor: NBWN.
75+
Driving Global Trade
45+
Fostering Cross-Border Collaboration
200+
Global Networking Opportunities
150+
Transforming Trade Ecosystems
Partnership/ Sponsorship
Banks & Financial Institutions
Calling on financial instructions and banks who routinely sponsor international business events, trade forums, and women-focused initiatives, especially those with a trade, innovation, SME or DE&I agenda.
Corporates / Multinationals with Africa Presence
Call on large UK companies operating in Africa or interested in African markets. Sponsorship is justified as market entry, brand positioning, and recruitment of women leaders.
Investment & Venture Capital Firms
These firms are actively seeking women-led enterprises, scalable African businesses, and international deal flow, so delegate/exhibitor participation and sponsorship are natural.
Women’s Networks & Leadership Organisations
These organisations champion women entrepreneurship and curated networking, so they can bring multiple delegates or sponsor sections of the event.
Professional Service Firms & Consultants
These firms sponsor for brand positioning, client acquisition, and thought leadership, particularly in law, accountancy, and business advisory.
Governments/ International Agencies
Supporting IWELTIC also demonstrates commitment to gender equality and sustainable economic resilience, key pillars of modern trade and development strategies.
Foundation/ Trust giving organisations- creating opportunities for women through gender support and creation of livelihood
Academia can sponsor IWELTIC and WGTIN to showcase thought leadership and share research on trade, innovation, and women-led entrepreneurship. They can support skills development through workshops, mentorship, and collaborative programs with delegates. Sponsorship also provides branding, global visibility, and opportunities for research-driven partnerships with entrepreneurs, policymakers, and industry leaders.
Media organisations– Publicity
Why Sponsor Us?
- Trade & Innovation Alignment: Many UK banks, corporates, and investors have Africa-focused initiatives. Sponsoring IWELTIC connects them to high-quality women-led businesses with scalable potential.
- Brand & CSR Visibility: Women’s entrepreneurship & DE&I initiatives are core CSR priorities, justifying sponsorship or delegate fees.
- Networking & Deal Flow: VCs, banks, and professional services can access curated, senior decision-makers, offering ROI via partnerships, investments, and advisory contracts.
- Exclusivity: IWELTIC’s invitation-only, 200–350 participant model ensures premium exposure—perfect for sponsors seeking targeted, high-level impact.
- The U.K. government and other agencies should support IWELTIC as it advances inclusive trade and economic growth, aligning with priorities to boost exports and strengthen women-led enterprises as drivers of productivity. The conference fosters global partnerships and innovation, helping the U.K. shape trade policy and enhance its international business influence.