EU Prize for Rising Innovators

Last updated: 16.7.2025
Prize

The EU Prize for Rising Innovators celebrates young women entrepreneurs who have made a significant impact on the EU innovation ecosystem. This prestigious award recognizes individuals under 35 for their game-changing innovations that transform ideas into new products and services benefiting people and the planet. It aims to raise awareness and create inspiring role models within the innovation landscape.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for the EU Prize for Rising Innovators, detailing the specific group of individuals the program aims to support, its geographical focus within the European innovation ecosystem, and its overarching objectives to foster and recognize women entrepreneurs.

What is Funded

The EU Prize for Rising Innovators recognizes innovative achievements across a broad spectrum of sectors, focusing on the successful transformation of ideas into impactful products and services. As a prize, it rewards past achievements rather than funding future project costs.

Type and Scope of Funding

The EU Prize for Rising Innovators provides non-repayable financial recognition in the form of a prize, awarded to individuals for their impactful innovations. The program allocates a total budget for multiple awards within this category.

Conditions and Requirements

The specific conditions and requirements for applicants of the EU Prize for Rising Innovators are comprehensively detailed in the official Rules of Contest. These rules govern admissibility, eligibility, evaluation, and the legal and financial setup of the prize.

Application Procedure

The application process for the EU Prize for Rising Innovators follows a single-stage submission procedure, with winners selected by an independent expert jury. Key procedural details, including access to application forms and evaluation criteria, are available through specific program documents.

The EU Prize for Rising Innovators operates under a defined legal framework, with its authority rooted in official EU programming documents and broader financial regulations.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

50,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

150,000 €

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Prizes And Competitions

Region

Region:

European Union

Sectors

Sectors:

Financial Technology, Food Processing, Education and Vocational Training, Information and Communication Technology, Creative Industries, Transportation and Logistics, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Environmental and Climate Protection, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Healthcare, Research and Development, Consumer Goods Industry, Service Sector

Application Type

Application Type:

Single Applicant

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Product Development, Market Introduction, Commercialization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission (Horizon Europe Framework Programme), European Innovation Council (EIC)

Managed By:

Agency

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