Our Projects: Funders & Partners
Partner with AWEiSE: Closing the Gender Gap in AI and Digital Leadership
AWEiSE is a registered Community Interest Company (Companies House No. 16743594) delivering a research-informed programme that supports women graduates into AI, data, and digital careers across the United Kingdom, aligned with OfS condition B3 and UKRI's EDI action plan.
Programme Impact: Pilot Phase (2025–2026)
During a self-funded pilot phase, AWEiSE achieved::
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35 women graduates applied,
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10 senior industry mentors recruited,
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5 active mentoring relationships established.
A full pilot summary is available on request.
What Makes AWEiSE Different
AWEiSE is a structured, independently evaluated programme grounded in Acumenous and Inquisitional Theory (Slyman, 2025). Evaluation is embedded throughout using a mixed-methods framework. Full programme design and evaluation materials are shared exclusively with signed partners and funders.
Why Partner with AWEiSE?
Women comprise approximately 22% of AI professionals globally, with representation falling further at senior levels (INTERFACE EU, 2024). In the UK, structural barriers persist across AI, data, and digital sectors, disproportionately affecting women graduates navigating entry and progression. AWEiSE addresses this gap directly through structured, research-informed intervention with independently evaluated outcomes.
Partners gain:
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A measurable contribution to ESG, diversity, and social value objectives
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Engagement with a research-informed programme independently evaluated against published theory
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Early-mover positioning in a nationally scalable initiative
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Access to evaluation findings that support institutional reporting and funder accountability
Partnership Opportunities
Corporate Partners: Technology firms and employers seeking diverse graduate talent. Gain measurable social impact, ESG alignment, and engagement with job-ready women graduates.
University Partners: UK HEIs, business schools, and careers services. Gain an evidence-informed employability intervention and evaluation data for institutional reporting.
Funding and Strategic Partners: Public funders, foundations, and research councils. Support programme expansion and longitudinal evaluation contributing to national digital skills priorities (DSIT, 2024).
Funding and Accountability
All funded activity is aligned with our CIC purpose, delivered in the United Kingdom, not for private benefit, and supported by defined objectives, timelines, and independent evaluation.
Get Involved
We welcome enquiries from employers, universities, and funders. Initial conversations are confidential and without obligation.
Contact: helloaweise@gmail.com
References
DSIT (2024) Artificial Intelligence Sector Study. London: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Slyman, S. (2025) Acumenous Game-Based Learning in Simulation Games: Transforming Fears of Mathematics and Statistics Education. Routledge
