In this section of the EmpowerAI Compendium, you will find a report based on desk research conducted in Ireland, Spain, Greece, Italy, and Finland, focusing on female entrepreneurship and the use of AI tools.

This report is not a scientific study but rather an overview of the current situation in the countries mentioned above. It aims to provide useful insights into how women engage in entrepreneurial activity and how they use (or struggle to use) AI technologies in business contexts.

The findings are presented in a concise and accessible format, exploring key questions such as:

• What is the current state of female entrepreneurship?
• In which sectors are female entrepreneurs most active?
• What is the typical profile of a female entrepreneur?
• What common challenges do women face in starting and running a business?
• What are the main difficulties they encounter when using AI tools for entrepreneurial purposes?
• What are some best practices in applying AI tools to support female-led businesses?

The goal of this research was also to identify common patterns, similarities, and differences in the experiences of female entrepreneurs and their adoption of AI across the five countries.