Elevating Women. Empowering Business.
The Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative
WEI is the nation’s only municipality-funded accelerator for early-stage women entrepreneurs. We provide the structure, support, and sisterhood to grow sustainable, scalable businesses founded by Women in Atlanta.
ABOUT WEI
Who WEI Are
The Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative (WEI) is a 9-month accelerator program powered by the City of Atlanta and Invest Atlanta. Designed for early-stage women entrepreneurs, WEI offers hands-on support through our four pillars: Strategic Analysis, Leadership Development, Partnerships, and Funding Opportunities.
Education that Elevates
At WEI, education is more than information—it’s transformation. Our curated workshops, expert-led sessions, and hands-on training give women entrepreneurs the tools to think strategically, lead confidently, and scale sustainably. Whether you’re refining your business model or preparing to pitch, our education program is designed to meet you where you are—and help you rise.
Resources with Real Impact
From funding databases and legal templates to expert mentors and city-backed programs, WEI connects you to the resources that matter. We simplify the search, cut through the noise, and put powerful tools in the hands of women ready to lead. Because access isn’t a luxury—it’s a launchpad.
A Community that Champions You
At WEI, you’re never building alone. Our community is a sisterhood of founders, mentors, partners, and advocates who believe in collaboration over competition. We create a safe space to be vulnerable, get real feedback, and celebrate every win—big or small. Because when one woman rises, we all do.
JOIN US
Because building a business shouldn’t feel like building alone. When you join WEI, you gain more than resources—you gain a circle of ambitious, like-minded women who understand your journey. It’s a place to get real, get support, and get moving. With mentorship, access, and a built-in network cheering you on, WEI helps you grow with purpose—and power.
EVENTS
From hands-on workshops to powerful panels and pitch nights, our events are designed to inform, inspire, and connect. Whether you’re looking to grow your skills or grow your network, there’s always something happening at WEI to move you forward.
Check out our Upcoming Events
- You’re Invited: Tech & Tarot — Where Intuition Meets Innovation
At WEI, we know building a business takes strategy—and a little bit of soul. That’s why we’re inviting you to join us for Tech & Tarot, an evening where founders, creators, and curious minds come together to tap into both vision and vibration. 📅 Thursday, June 13, 2025 🕖 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM 📍… Read more: You’re Invited: Tech & Tarot — Where Intuition Meets Innovation - Alumnae Spotlight: Brown Toy Box Launches Retail Store
We love to see a vision bloom—and WEI alumna Terri-Nichelle Bradley is doing just that in a big way. This week, she made history by opening the first-ever Brown Toy Box retail store in the heart of Downtown Atlanta, inside the historic Healy Building. This isn’t just a milestone for Terri-Nichelle. It’s a cultural moment… Read more: Alumnae Spotlight: Brown Toy Box Launches Retail Store - WEI Atlanta Graduates Cohort 6
On October 24, 2025, WEI marked a major milestone: the graduation of Cohort 6—a powerful group of women founders who spent the last 15 months building, scaling, and leading their businesses with vision and purpose. Hosted by the Greater Women’s Business Council (GWBC), the event took place during the grand opening of The Collective, a… Read more: WEI Atlanta Graduates Cohort 6
