UOB FinLab

Women in Business
Programme

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Programme Overview

In collaboration with UOB SME Banking, the Women in Business Programme (WiB) is a scale‑up journey designed to help women business founders and leaders strengthen their business foundations, build leadership confidence, and unlock business expansion opportunities. Through practical workshops, 1-1 mentorship, and access to UOB’s ecosystem, participants gain the tools and strategies needed to scale sustainably.

Programme Pillars

Business Transformation

Strengthen core business fundamentals through holistic transformation.

Enhancing financial clarity, operational effectiveness, digital capabilities, and long‑term growth readiness.

Leadership & Talent Development

Strengthen leadership confidence, clarify decision‑making, and lead teams through growth with purpose.

Build empowered second‑line leaders and foster a resilient, accountable culture for sustainable scaling.

Business Expansion

Unlock regional growth with structured market insights, cross‑border readiness, and the confidence to tell a compelling business story.

Innovation & Scalability

Community Building

Business Transformation

Brand & Marketing Strategies

Mentorship

Business Resilience

Community Support

Womenpreneur Networking 2026 - Women In Business Programme

UOB Women Business Community

Be part of a vibrant community of women entrepreneurs who learn, collaborate, and rise together — gaining year‑round access to workshops, masterclasses, networking, and early opportunities designed to fuel your growth.

All Things Women

Altotech And Dona Mains - Women In Business Programme

Across digital gaps and borders, UOB’s FinLab helps businesses build bridges

Sonata Dancewear - Women In Business Programme

Home-grown Sonata Dancewear makes a jete into South-east Asia by pirouetting on tradition
 

Two Women Entrepreneurs Direct Funeral Services Fileai - Women In Business Programme

Two women entrepreneurs on how they tackled tradition and gender biases to transform their businesses

Success Stories ​

Join the 2026 Cohort

Applications close on 30 March 2026.
Take the next step in your business growth journey!

Past Programmes

Dipw 2025 Highlights 1120X630 1 - Women In Business Programme

DIP: Womenpreneur
2025

Uob X Womenpreneur Series 2025 1120X630 1 - Women In Business Programme

UOB x Womenpreneur
Series 2025

Uob X Womenpreneur 1600X900 1 - Women In Business Programme

UOB Womenpreneur Networking Event 2024

Ethel Tan

Co-Founder of Edith Patisserie

After attending the DIPW programme, Ethel, the founder of Edith Patisserie, redefined her brand’s purpose and initiated a series of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects, such as hiring interns with special needs, implementing strategies to reduce food waste, and supporting lower-income families.

These efforts have contributed to a 119% growth in customer engagement and a 5% increase in the customer base compared to the previous year-to-date (YTD).

Through the DIPW+ programme, Ethel created a LinkedIn profile for Edith Patisserie and utilizes LinkedIn as a new digital marketing platform.

Christine Hiew

Founder, Plantitude

After joining the DIPW+ programme, Christine described it as a turning point for her business. “As a small business, I was at a crossroads and didn’t know what I was doing before joining the programme.” 

Through the mentorship sessions, Christine’s mentor, Arthur Leong, helped her uncover her business’s core purpose and provided actionable strategies. Inspired by this, she rebranded her website with a clear mission statement, highlighting Plantitude’s core impact areas. Additionally, she shifted her focus toward corporate partnerships and successfully transformed her business model from B2C to B2B.

This strategic shift, resulted in a doubling of her revenue, enhanced time management, and a more strategic focus for Plantitude.

Online programme

Start Smart Programme

Designed for business owners to enhance their digital capabilities through practical learning, this programme takes businesses to the next level.

Online programme

Start Smart Programme

Designed for business owners to enhance their digital capabilities through practical learning, this programme takes businesses to the next level.

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