Center for Women Entrepreneurs

Committed to #WomenOwned in Texas

The Center for Women Entrepreneurs (CWE) is a program of the Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership.

Tracy Irby gives a talk to local women entrepreneurs at a CWE event

The CWE empowers Texas women to build and scale thriving businesses through expert advising, strategic funding opportunities, and comprehensive training programs. Our professional network and curated resources equip entrepreneurs with the tools and connections essential for long-term success in today’s competitive business landscape.

Did you know?

Women-owned businesses represent 39.1% of all businesses and employ 12.2 million workers.
—State of Women Owned Businesses in 2024 - Wells Fargo

The number of women-owned businesses has increased 114%.
—Inc Magazine

Over 1,800 new women-owned companies are created each day in the US.
—NAWBO

News and successes More news & events

A woman in military camo holds a young child in her arms before an American flag background

Center awards grants to veteran women entrepreneurs

A woman works in an office setting on a Mac computer.

TWU Center launches business program in Corpus Christi

A young female entrepreneur holds up a sign that reads '#WomenOwned'

Center to launch program supporting Austin businesswomen

A woman in Army fatigues stands with an American flag in the background

Center to award $25,000 in grants to women veteran entrepreneurs

TWU's Minerva statue, pictured in front of the Ann Stuart Science Complex at sunrise.

Women’s business training program launches in Dallas

TWU's She Gave Us Wings sculpture stretches an arm toward the sky against a background of white blossomed trees in full bloom.

Center awards new round of grants for women-owned startups

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