A Season of New Beginnings: Welcoming Our Community Back

There is something about September that always feels like a fresh start. The long summer days give way to crisp mornings, and with them comes renewed energy and possibility. For us at AwakenHub, it is the perfect moment to reconnect with our extraordinary community of women founders, entrepreneurs, and innovators.

For many entrepreneurs, the spark for a new business begins with a personal journey. For Brenda Plummer, founder and owner of Perfect Pilates, that spark was her own health and wellbeing. After facing challenges that took a toll on both her body and mind, Brenda discovered the transformative power of Pilates. The positive impact was so profound that she felt compelled to share it with others, igniting a passion that has grown into a thriving enterprise.

Join AwakenHub’s live info session on the €500,000 Stelios North–South Business Cooperation Awards. Learn eligibility, criteria & tips before 16 Sept deadline.

Join AwakenHub as a Marketing & Events Associate on a year-long placement for Ulster University students. Gain hands-on experience in digital marketing, event management, and operations while supporting Ireland’s leading community for women founders. Apply via Handshake by 31 August 2025.

The first of our papers discusses the “Role of Venture Capital in advancing Deep Tech in Europe” and looks at current challenges, opportunities and future directions. Feel free to browse our paper below or download it to share with others

Meet Tracy Byrne, Founder of The Wellbeing Edge.
Tracy Byrne is the heart behind The Wellbeing Edge, a wellness business dedicated to helping women reclaim their physical and mental strength. With a background in law and international banking, Tracy’s career path took a transformative turn after a personal health crisis and a cross-continental move.

AwakenHub and AwakenAngels Deliver Ground breaking Angel Investor Masterclass and Deal Leader Training Pilot Programmes with Support from InterTradeIreland’s Shared Island Fund

Mary Blake, founder of SeeMe™ Limited. Based in Derry City, Northern Ireland, SeeMe™ Limited has been selected as a finalist in the WE Innovate programme organised by the Imperial Enterprise Lab at Imperial College London and Queen’s University Belfast.

Clare McGee from Derry, CEO and cofounder of AwakenHub and AwakenAngels, has been named Business Leader of the Year (SME category) at the 2025 Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards held recently at Titanic Belfast.