Horizon-EIT-2024-Prize-EPWI-WomenLeadership

Last updated: 16.7.2025
Prize

The EU Prize for Women Innovators celebrates exceptional women entrepreneurs across the European Union and Horizon Europe associated countries. This annual prize recognizes women who have successfully transformed their innovative ideas into impactful, disruptive solutions benefiting society and the planet. It aims to raise public awareness of women's vital contributions to the EU innovation ecosystem and inspire future generations of female scientists, innovators, and tech leaders.

Who is Funded

The EU Prize for Women Innovators specifically targets women entrepreneurs from EU Member States and Horizon Europe associated countries who have successfully brought disruptive innovations to the market. The primary objective is to highlight their contributions to the innovation ecosystem and serve as role models, inspiring more women and girls in science and technology.

What is Funded

The EU Prize for Women Innovators recognizes disruptive innovations across all sectors that deliver tangible benefits to people and the planet. This prize specifically acknowledges the successful transformation of ideas into market-ready solutions, focusing on the later stages of innovation and commercialization.

Type and Scope of Funding

The EU Prize for Women Innovators is awarded as a recognition prize, providing financial support to celebrate leading women entrepreneurs. A total budget of 100,000 € is allocated for three prizes, acknowledging outstanding innovations that benefit society.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants for the EU Prize for Women Innovators must adhere to general Horizon Europe conditions regarding admissibility, eligibility, and financial capacity. The application process is governed by specific rules detailed in the Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual, ensuring a transparent and fair evaluation.

Application Procedure

The application for the EU Prize for Women Innovators follows a single-stage submission process through the Funding & Tenders Portal. Evaluation is based on specific award criteria outlined in the Work Programme General Annexes, ensuring a transparent selection of the most impactful women innovators.

The EU Prize for Women Innovators is established under the comprehensive framework of Horizon Europe, authorized by specific EU regulations and further detailed in the Horizon Europe Work Programme. These foundational documents ensure the program's legitimacy and govern its operational parameters.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Total Budget: 100,000 € for three prizes in 2024.

Deadline

Deadline:

25.09.2024

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Prizes And Competitions

Region

Region:

EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe

Sectors

Sectors:

Other

Application Type

Application Type:

Single Applicant

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Product Development, Market Introduction

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)

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