Women In Renewable Energy

What Women In Renewable Energy does

Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE), legally Women in Renewable Energy and operating under the French-language DBA "Femmes en Énergies Renouvelables (FÉR)," is a Canadian-registered nonprofit founded in 2013 and headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. Its mission is to advance the role and recognition of women, Indigenous Peoples, and other underrepresented groups in the clean energy sector. WiRE does not develop or sell commercial technology products; its platform comprises advocacy, networking, professional development, mentorship, awards, surveys, and events delivered through a global chapter network of 25+ chapters spanning Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania, supported by digital channels including LinkedIn, YouTube, Spotify, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, and a WhatsApp Community.

The organization's portfolio of programs includes core offerings — WiRE Awards (recognition), WiRE Energy Events (networking and field trips), WiRE Spotlights (leadership profiles), and WiRE Chapter Network — and supporting programs such as the WiRE Trailblazers Podcast, WiRE Junior Ambassadors (youth program), WiRE WhatsApp Community, WiRE Energy Surveys, and Student Bursaries. Strategic affiliations include observer status at the UNFCCC Conference of Parties, the IRENA Coalition for Action, the EHRC Leadership Accord on Diversity Equity and Inclusion, the Equal by 30 Campaign, WiN Global, Nuclear for Climate, the Society of Women Engineers, and CBC Dubai.

WiRE is a volunteer-driven nonprofit governed by a Board of Directors, Advisory Committee, International Chapters Committee, and Honorary and Support Committees. President and CEO Joanna Osawe leads the organization alongside Director of Operations Andrew Osawe. Revenue is generated through corporate and organizational sponsorships (primarily via the WiRE Awards program), individual donations, and chapter-level partnerships; no commercial pricing model exists as participation, membership, and most programs are free. The organization holds no patents or proprietary technology assets, and financial scale is modest relative to its international footprint.

Name

Women In Renewable Energy

Legal name

Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE)

Website

https://womeninrenewableenergy.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) is a Toronto-based nonprofit founded in 2013 that advocates for women and underrepresented groups in the clean energy sector through 25+ global chapters and a 26,000+ member online community.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Sponsorships: WiRE generates revenue through corporate and organizational sponsorships. Companies in the energy industry partner with WiRE to recognize and celebrate people who advance the role and recognition of women in the energy sector through the WiRE Awards program.
2. Donations: WiRE accepts donations to support its mission of advancing the role and recognition of women and underrepresented groups in the clean energy sector. The organization provides a donate option on its website.
3. Partnerships: WiRE develops and maintains relationships with local organizations, institutions, and stakeholders in the energy sector through formal partnership agreements, including memorandum of understanding arrangements with organizations like CBC Dubai.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

WiRE is a nonprofit organization that advances the role and recognition of women and underrepresented groups in the clean energy sector. Its core offerings include the WiRE Awards recognition program, WiRE Energy Events (networking and educational events), WiRE Spotlights (leadership profiles), WiRE Initiatives (campaigns and partnerships with EHRC, Equal by 30, IRENA, UNFCCC), the WiRE Trailblazers Podcast, WiRE Junior Ambassadors youth program, the WiRE WhatsApp Community, WiRE Energy Surveys, and Student Bursaries. Programs are delivered free of charge through a global network of 25+ chapters across nearly every continent.

Product overview

Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of programs and services focused on advancing women and underrepresented groups in the clean energy sector. The core offerings include WiRE Awards (recognition programs), WiRE Energy Events (networking events), WiRE Spotlights (leadership profiles), and WiRE Energy News. Supporting services include WiRE Initiatives (campaigns like EHRC Leadership Accord, Equal by 30, IRENA and UNFCCC partnerships), the WiRE Trailblazers Podcast, WiRE Junior Ambassadors youth program, WiRE WhatsApp Community for peer networking, WiRE Energy Surveys for data collection, and Student Bursaries for financial support. The organization operates through a global network of over 25 chapters across Africa, Asia, Europe, Americas, and Oceania.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WiRE Awards Award programs recognizing exceptional individuals driving positive change within the energy industry and fostering a more equitable and inclusive environment aligned with UN sustainable development goals. Open to corporate sponsors who wish to recognize women in the energy sector.
• WiRE Energy Events Events networking members with industry peers, providing valuable resources and career opportunities in the energy sector. Includes field trips, workshops, webinars, and participation in international forums (e.g., WiRE Austria Field Trip).
• WiRE Spotlights Profiles and recognition content highlighting women leaders in the energy sector.
• WiRE Trailblazers Podcast Podcast featuring conversations with trailblazing professionals in the renewable energy sector, distributed on YouTube and Spotify.
• WiRE Junior Ambassadors Youth program empowering young people to become ambassadors for renewable energy and gender equality.
• WiRE WhatsApp Community Digital community platform providing peer-to-peer networking, job postings, event invites, and industry news sharing for WiRE members globally.
• Student Bursaries Financial support program providing bursaries to students pursuing education in energy and related fields.
• WiRE Chapter Network Global network of 25+ chapters spanning Africa, Asia, Europe, Americas, and Oceania, enabling local engagement with global reach.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 180 events organized with more than 7,000 attendees in 10 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• CBC Dubai (Clean Energy Business Council)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 March 2023WiRE signed a Memorandum of Understanding with CBC Dubai. CBC Dubai is a clean energy business council operating in the Middle East region. This partnership supports WiRE's expansion and visibility in the MENA region.
• EHRC (Electricity Human Resources Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 July 2021WiRE is a signatory to the EHRC Leadership Accord on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. This partnership demonstrates WiRE's commitment to advancing diversity in the electricity sector and aligns with its mission to promote recognition of women and underrepresented groups in the energy industry.
• Equal by 30 CampaigncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 July 2021WiRE is a supporter of the Equal by 30 Campaign, which aims to achieve gender equality in the clean energy sector by 2030. WiRE was featured in the 'Voices of Equal by 30' interview series.
• International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWiRE has partnered with IRENA as part of the IRENA Coalition for Action. WiRE participated in the IRENA 15th Assembly and Global Coalition Annual Meeting in January 2025. This partnership connects WiRE to IRENA's global renewable energy network and initiatives.
• United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWiRE has partnered with UNFCCC and holds observer status at the Conference of Parties (COP). WiRE actively participates in COP events including COP28, COP29, and is planning for COP30 Brazil. This partnership enables WiRE to engage in high-level climate discussions and advocate for gender equality in energy transition.
• WiN Global (Women in Nuclear)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWiRE collaborates with Women in Nuclear (WiN) Global. WiRE President and CEO Joanna Osawe was interviewed by WiN Global. The organizations share a common mission of advancing women's participation in the nuclear and broader energy sectors.
• Nuclear for ClimateminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWiRE and Nuclear for Climate issued a joint call for technology neutrality at COP30 Brazil, demonstrating collaboration on climate and energy policy positions.
• Society of Women Engineers (SWE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWiRE and SWE held their first collaboration event, marking the beginning of a partnership to advance women in engineering and energy.
• Gender Hub AzerbaijanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWiRE Azerbaijan partnered with Gender Hub to train young women leaders, demonstrating local chapter partnership initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Society of Women Engineers (SWE): U.S.-headquartered nonprofit advancing women in engineering, including energy and clean-tech careers. Direct peer because of overlapping audience (women in technical energy roles), chapter model, awards programs, and an existing collaboration agreement with WiRE.
• Women's Energy Network: North American professional association for women in the energy industry. Comparable as a direct peer because it pursues the same mission (advancing women across the energy value chain) with chapters, networking events, and awards — overlapping directly with WiRE's audience.
• IEEE Women in Engineering (IEEE WIE): Global IEEE affinity group supporting women engineers and scientists, including in power, energy, and renewables. Comparable as a peer because both deliver global programs, awards, and affinity-group networking for women in engineering-adjacent energy careers.
• Women in Nuclear Global (WiN Global): Global nonprofit advancing women in the nuclear energy sector with chapters worldwide. Direct comparable to WiRE because both serve women in specific energy sub-sectors with chapter-based networking, awards, and policy advocacy, and WiRE already partners with WiN Global.

Others

• Clean Energy Council (Australia): Australian peak industry body for the clean energy sector. Relevant because WiRE has an Oceania chapter in Australia and because the council runs industry advocacy, awards, and DEI-adjacent programs serving a similar renewable-energy ecosystem.
• Lean In: Global nonprofit community advancing women in leadership and workplace equity. Adjacent peer because it operates a free global community model with chapters/circles, corporate partnerships, and content — analogous mechanisms to WiRE's chapter and community model.
• International Women's Forum (IWF): Global membership organization of senior women leaders across industries, including energy. Adjacent because it competes for the same senior-women-in-energy sponsorship dollars and offers leadership forums comparable to WiRE's high-profile awards and COP engagements.
• Catalyst: Global nonprofit focused on advancing women in the workplace through research, advisory, and corporate partnerships. Thematically adjacent to WiRE because it shares the corporate-DEI sponsorship channel and operates similarly as a non-commercial advocacy organization.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WiRE_Canada
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@womeninrenewableenergy
• Facebookfacebook.com/WomenInRE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/women-in-renewable-energy-wire-
• Instagraminstagram.com/womeninrenewableenergy_wire

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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