Engineering Change: The Blueprint for Strengthening Women's STEM Entrepreneurship (NWBC)

This NWBC report examines patterns, barriers, and drivers of women’s entrepreneurship in STEM sectors. It shows that women-led STEM firms cluster in healthcare and professional services, and that increases in female patenting and venture capital funding correlate with growth in women STEM entrepreneurship. The study highlights sensitivity to interest rates, structural barriers, and the need for targeted support.

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