International Women’s Day is more than just a one-day celebration, it’s about recognising the amazing contributions that women make in all walks of life. This year’s theme is ‘choose to challenge’ bias, inequality and underrepresentation. And nowhere is this more important than across Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) – all areas which have historically seen lower numbers of female workers.
With over 500 science and tech businesses working across 8 UK campuses, Bruntwood SciTech is home to hundreds of female inventors, innovators and entrepreneurs who are helping to bridge this gender gap and showcase the huge advantages that diversity brings to science and tech.
So who are some of the UK’s most innovative female founders and what do they do? Here are five female-led businesses to know about…...