The University of Exeter has become the first university to sign the Investing in Women Code.
The education establishment will be the 200th organisation to sign the code, which is led by the Department for Business and Trade and the British Business Bank.
Exeter University has pledged to take practical steps to support female entrepreneurs and business leaders in accessing the support they need to grow their businesses. This includes improving access to tools, resources and finances as well as regularly monitoring and reporting on the progress made towards meeting their goals.