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  • Challenge
  • Opportunity
  • Solution
  • Approach
  • Networks
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    • USTC Global Alumni Network
    • Elon University Alumni Network
  • Why FIG
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  • Challenge
  • Opportunity
  • Solution
  • Approach
  • Networks
    • Northeastern Global Alumni Network
    • USTC Global Alumni Network
    • Elon University Alumni Network
  • Why FIG
  • Funding

The Challenge

Barriers limiting female innovators and leaders. Female innovators face systemic barriers.

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Funding Gap

- Only 2% of Venture Capital goes towards female-only founding teams - Mixed gender teams statistically perform better, yet are underfunded - Limited access to investor networks Result: innovations struggle to scale

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Network & Access

Fewer Connections to: - Industry partners - Manufacturing ecosystems - Global collaborations - Underrepresentation in high level decisions Result: Missed partnerships and opportunities

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Commercialization Gap

Limited Support with: - Translating Research -> Product - Navigating global supply chains Result: Unrealized strategic partnerships

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Leadership & Sponsorship

Fewer women in: - Executive roles - Investment decision making Result: Slower career and venture advancement

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Global Opportunity

Barriers to accessing international partnerships and enabling resources Result: Reduced scale and impact

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