Women Innovators category
The EU Women Innovators Prize celebrates outstanding women entrepreneurs who are driving game-changing innovations across the European Union and associated countries. This prestigious recognition aims to highlight their impactful contributions to deep-tech and STEM fields, serving as powerful role models to inspire a new generation of female innovators and foster gender equality within the innovation ecosystem.
Who is Funded
The Women Innovators Prize funds individual women entrepreneurs who are founders or co-founders of innovative companies in EU Member States or Horizon Europe associated countries. The program aims to boost awareness of women's contributions to the EU innovation ecosystem and inspire future female innovators.
What is Funded
This prize recognizes breakthrough and disruptive innovations, particularly in deep-tech and STEM fields, that address real societal or environmental needs. The focus is on the impact and inspirational leadership of the female innovator.
Type and Scope of Funding
The program provides financial prizes to top-ranked women innovators, with specific amounts for the first, second, and third place.
Conditions and Requirements
Applications must be submitted electronically by the deadline, complete with all required forms and an inspiring video message. Eligibility criteria include being a woman, legally established in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe associated country, and being the founder/co-founder of a company incorporated at least two years prior to 2022.
Application Procedure
The application process involves electronic submission of forms and a video via the Funding & Tenders Portal. Evaluation is conducted by a jury based on innovation, impact, and inspiration, with shortlisted candidates invited for interviews.
Legal Basis
The program is governed by the Horizon Europe framework, with specific conditions detailed in the European Innovation Council (EIC) Work Programme 2024 and the Rules of Contest.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
100.000 €
Allocated Budget:
220.000 €
Award Channel:
Prizes And Competitions
Region:
EU Member States, including overseas countries and territories (OCTs), and countries associated with Horizon Europe. Only activities that took place within these regions will be considered.
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Other
Application Type:
Single Applicant
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Product Development, Market Introduction, Commercialization
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Innovation Council (EIC)
Additional Partners:
European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT)
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