This project was set up in order to achieve a number of objectives as outlined below:

1. To create an environment that will:-

- Increase the economic well being of individuals and families within the respective regions

- Reduce the number of graduates leaving the regions

- Increase the level of business ownership and management opportunities for women in the regions

2. Increase the level of participation of women in high-value add industry sectors in both regions

3. Develop strong cross border networks between Ireland and Wales for women-led businesses

4. Develop strong cross border networks between Ireland and Wales for academics teaching and researching women in business

5. To set up an inter-regional education process for women business owners in Ireland and Wales enabling women to learn from each others’ experiences

6. Identify the constraints to the development of women-led businesses in Ireland and Wales and develop an appropriate programme to alleviate these constraints

7. To design a modular training programme for women in the field of entrepreneurship 

8. To increase the level of and maximise the use of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) in women oriented enterprise programmes.

9. To deliver a training programme on a pilot basis in both regions and evaluate the results of the programme.

10. To increase the overall level of employment in both regions as a result of the above
     
11. To develop sustainable education programmes that will continue to increase the level of women-led businesses and wealth creation in both South East Ireland and South West Wales